Suburbs Barossa Goldfields

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Barossa Goldfields SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Barossa Goldfields, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Barossa Goldfields SA is 63 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Barossa Goldfields is $924 per week ($48,048 per year). Median rent in Barossa Goldfields is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Barossa Goldfields has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Barossa Goldfields has a population density of 6.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Barossa Goldfields is England. The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barossa Goldfields is $2,059.

There were 1 recorded offences in Barossa Goldfields in 2025-26, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was robbery (1 offences).

Barossa Goldfields Map

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📍 Barossa Goldfields, South Australia — 34.6551°S, 138.8146°E

Crime: Low Med High

Barossa Goldfields Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Barossa Goldfields Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$924/wk
$48,048 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$360/wk
$1,560 per month
👤
Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$2,059/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Barossa Goldfields Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.6% (34) Female 42.4% (25)

Population Density

6.6
people per km²
63 people · 9.5 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Barossa Goldfields Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Barossa Goldfields Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
40.0% 10 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
60.0% 15 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Barossa Goldfields Country of Birth

Australia
88.2%
England
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Barossa Goldfields Religion

No Religion
59.3%
Lutheran
22.0%
Catholic
10.2%
Christian (other)
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Barossa Goldfields Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
61.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
25.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Barossa Goldfields Employment

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Employed full-time
51.1% 24 people
⏰
Employed part-time
19.1% 9 people
🏠
Not in labour force
29.8% 14 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Barossa Goldfields Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
42.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
39.3%
Bachelor Degree
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Barossa Goldfields Occupation

Professionals
40.0%
Managers
20.0%
Community & Personal Service
20.0%
Labourers
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Barossa Goldfields Field of Study

Society & Culture
29.4%
Engineering
17.6%
Agriculture & Environment
17.6%
Management & Commerce
17.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Barossa Goldfields Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Barossa Goldfields Weekly Household Income

$1,750-$1,999/wk
19.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
28.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
33.3%
$4,000+/wk
19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Barossa Goldfields Marital Status

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Married
66.7% 32
📋
Divorced
6.3% 3
🕊️
Widowed
6.3% 3
👤
Never married
20.8% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Barossa Goldfields Ancestry

Australian
42.7%
English
28.0%
Scottish
9.8%
Irish
7.3%
Other
7.3%
German
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Barossa Goldfields School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
36.4%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
36.4%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Barossa Goldfields Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
6.4% 8
✅
No need for assistance
93.6% 117

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Barossa Goldfields Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
26.9% 14
—
Not a volunteer
73.1% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Barossa Goldfields Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Barossa Goldfields How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.1%
Did not go to work
22.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Barossa Goldfields Car Ownership

1 vehicle
18.2%
2 vehicles
45.5%
3 vehicles
22.7%
4+ vehicles
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Barossa Goldfields Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
13.8%
3 bedrooms
27.6%
4 bedrooms
41.4%
5 bedrooms
17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Barossa Goldfields Population Mobility

15.4%
moved in the last year
18.3%
moved in the last 5 years
2.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
70.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Barossa Goldfields Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
121
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Barossa Goldfields Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
4
Asthma
4
Mental health
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Barossa Goldfields Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.3%
$500-$649/wk
7.0%
$650-$799/wk
11.6%
$800-$999/wk
7.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
14.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
18.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Barossa Goldfields Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
37.7%
Couple — no children
24.5%
Couple — no children under 15
20.8%
One parent — children under 15
9.4%
One parent — no children under 15
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Barossa Goldfields Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
10.2% 5
—
Did not provide
89.8% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Barossa Goldfields Children Ever Born

2 children
62.5%
3 children
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Barossa Goldfields Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.9%
5–14 hours
28.8%
15–29 hours
23.1%
30+ hours
9.6%
Did not do domestic work
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Barossa Goldfields Household Size

1 person
52.9%
2 persons
47.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Barossa Goldfields Where Residents Moved From

Same address
55
Moved from SA
10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Barossa Goldfields Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
69.2%
Step family — no other children
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Barossa Goldfields Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Robbery
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Barossa Goldfields Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,083/wk
Median Rent $360/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Barossa Goldfields

≈ $9,026/month
Median rent $360/wk
Left after rent $1,723/wk
Rent share 17.3%

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Barossa Goldfields vs State & National Average

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Pop: 32 Income: $466/wk Rent: $320/wk
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Pop: 32 Income: $537/wk Rent: $60/wk
Arkaroola
Pop: 32 Income: $1,312/wk Rent: $75/wk
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Pop: 32 Income: $780/wk Rent: $225/wk
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Pop: 32 Income: $1,312/wk
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Pop: 32 Income: $280/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barossa Goldfields

What is the population of Barossa Goldfields SA?

The population of Barossa Goldfields SA is 63 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Barossa Goldfields?

The median personal income in Barossa Goldfields SA is $924 per week, or $48,048 per year.The median household income is $2,083 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Barossa Goldfields?

Median rent in Barossa Goldfields SA is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 17.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Barossa Goldfields?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barossa Goldfields SA is $2,059. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Barossa Goldfields?

The median age in Barossa Goldfields SA is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Barossa Goldfields a good suburb to live in?

Barossa Goldfields is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 63.The median income is $924/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40077. All dollar figures in AUD.