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Barragga Bay NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Barragga Bay, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Barragga Bay NSW is 91 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Barragga Bay is $658 per week ($34,216 per year). Median rent in Barragga Bay is $242 per week ($1,049 per month). Barragga Bay has a median age of 63 years, older than the national median of 38. Barragga Bay has a population density of 36.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Barragga Bay is England. The most common religion is No Religion (69% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barragga Bay is $1,950.

There were 1 recorded offences in Barragga Bay in 2023-24, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Barragga Bay Population

residents (Census 2021)

Barragga Bay Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$658/wk

$34,216 per year

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Median Rent

$242/wk

$1,049 per month

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Median Age

63years

25 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Barragga Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.7% (42) Female 54.3% (50)

Population Density

36.5

people per km²

91 people · 2.5 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,416

Family income/wk

Barragga Bay Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Barragga Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

70.3% 26 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

29.7% 11 dwellings

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

Barragga Bay Country of Birth

Australia

88.1%

England

11.9%

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

Barragga Bay Religion

No Religion

69.5%

Catholic

13.7%

Anglican

12.6%

Buddhism

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Barragga Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

61.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.4%

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

Barragga Bay Employment

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Employed full-time

21.7% 18 people

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Employed part-time

20.5% 17 people

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Unemployed

4.8% 4 people

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Not in labour force

53.0% 44 people

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

Barragga Bay Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

28.3%

Postgraduate Degree

22.6%

Bachelor Degree

22.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

13.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.2%

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

Barragga Bay Occupation

Community & Personal Service

53.3%

Managers

26.7%

Professionals

20.0%

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

Barragga Bay Field of Study

Management & Commerce

25.0%

Education

16.7%

Engineering

11.1%

Health

11.1%

Society & Culture

11.1%

Architecture & Building

8.3%

Creative Arts

8.3%

Agriculture & Environment

8.3%

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

Barragga Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Barragga Bay Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

8.9%

$500-$649/wk

8.9%

$650-$799/wk

20.0%

$800-$999/wk

6.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.9%

$4,000+/wk

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Barragga Bay Marital Status

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Married

50.0% 46

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Divorced

13.0% 12

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Widowed

7.6% 7

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Never married

29.3% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Barragga Bay Ancestry

English

37.5%

Australian

27.8%

Scottish

13.9%

Irish

9.0%

Welsh

3.5%

Other

3.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.8%

Maori

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Barragga Bay School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

57.1%

Primary — Government

42.9%

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

Barragga Bay Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

7.2% 13

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No need for assistance

92.8% 168

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

Barragga Bay Volunteering

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Volunteer

35.9% 33

—

Not a volunteer

64.1% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Barragga Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$2,400-$2,999/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Barragga Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.4%

Did not go to work

27.6%

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

Barragga Bay Car Ownership

1 vehicle

25.0%

2 vehicles

56.8%

3 vehicles

18.2%

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

Barragga Bay Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

17.9%

2 bedrooms

7.7%

3 bedrooms

59.0%

4 bedrooms

7.7%

5 bedrooms

7.7%

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

Barragga Bay Population Mobility

13.0%

moved in the last year

33.7%

moved in the last 5 years

7.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

44.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Barragga Bay Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

189

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Barragga Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Asthma

Lung condition

Mental health

Heart disease

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

Barragga Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.3%

$1-$149/wk

8.0%

$300-$399/wk

16.0%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

12.0%

$800-$999/wk

14.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Barragga Bay Family Structure

Couple — no children

60.9%

Couple — children under 15

18.8%

Couple — no children under 15

12.5%

One parent — no children under 15

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Barragga Bay Military Service

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Previously served

3.4% 3

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Never served

96.6% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Barragga Bay Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

22.1% 21

—

Did not provide

77.9% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Barragga Bay Children Ever Born

No children

50.0%

2 children

18.2%

3 children

31.8%

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

Barragga Bay When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Barragga Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.0%

5–14 hours

32.1%

15–29 hours

13.1%

30+ hours

11.9%

Did not do domestic work

23.8%

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

Barragga Bay Household Size

1 person

28.1%

2 persons

71.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Barragga Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

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

Barragga Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Barragga Bay Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Barragga Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,187/wk

Median Rent $242/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.4%

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

If you earn X in Barragga Bay

Your weekly income

≈ $5,144/month

Median rent $242/wk

Left after rent $945/wk

Rent share 20.4%

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Barragga Bay vs State & National Average

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Pop: 46 Income: $687/wk Rent: $298/wk

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Pop: 46 Income: $899/wk Rent: $480/wk

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Pop: 46 Income: $550/wk Rent: $80/wk

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Pop: 46 Income: $875/wk Rent: $684/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barragga Bay

What is the population of Barragga Bay NSW?

The population of Barragga Bay NSW is 91 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 36.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Barragga Bay?

The median personal income in Barragga Bay NSW is $658 per week, or $34,216 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,416 per week.

How much is rent in Barragga Bay?

Median rent in Barragga Bay NSW is $242 per week ($1,049 per month).Rent represents 20.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Barragga Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barragga Bay NSW is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Barragga Bay?

The median age in Barragga Bay NSW is 63 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Barragga Bay a good suburb to live in?

Barragga Bay is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 91.The median income is $658/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.4% 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: 10211. All dollar figures in AUD.