Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Barretta TAS — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Barretta, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Barretta TAS is 63 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Barretta is $668 per week ($34,736 per year). Median rent in Barretta is $155 per week ($672 per month). Barretta has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Barretta has a population density of 72.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Barretta is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barretta is $867.

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Barretta Population

residents (Census 2021)

Barretta Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$668/wk

$34,736 per year

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Median Rent

$155/wk

$672 per month

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Median Age

56years

18 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$867/mo

Avg household size: 1.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Barretta Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (35) Female 46.2% (30)

Population Density

72.6

people per km²

63 people · 0.9 km²

Households

1.7

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,625

Family income/wk

Barretta Age Distribution

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Barretta Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 19 dwellings

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

Barretta Country of Birth

Australia

78.6%

England

21.4%

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

Barretta Religion

No Religion

51.5%

Uniting Church

12.1%

Catholic

10.6%

Christian (other)

10.6%

Anglican

9.1%

Not stated

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Barretta Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.8%

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

Barretta Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Barretta Employment

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Employed full-time

35.7% 20 people

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Employed part-time

12.5% 7 people

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Unemployed

8.9% 5 people

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Not in labour force

42.9% 24 people

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

Barretta Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

56.0%

Postgraduate Degree

16.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.0%

Bachelor Degree

12.0%

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

Barretta Occupation

Professionals

33.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.0%

Community & Personal Service

25.0%

Managers

16.7%

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

Barretta Field of Study

Engineering

39.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

17.4%

Education

17.4%

Architecture & Building

13.0%

Society & Culture

13.0%

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

Barretta Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Barretta Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

23.8%

$650-$799/wk

28.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

33.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Barretta Marital Status

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Married

35.4% 23

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Separated

6.2% 4

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Divorced

16.9% 11

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Widowed

6.2% 4

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Never married

35.4% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Barretta Ancestry

English

33.7%

Australian

30.2%

Irish

12.8%

Scottish

8.1%

Other

8.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.5%

Dutch

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Barretta School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

100.0%

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

Barretta Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

7.3% 8

✅

No need for assistance

92.7% 102

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

Barretta Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.0% 14

—

Not a volunteer

77.0% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Barretta How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.0%

Did not go to work

19.0%

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

Barretta Car Ownership

1 vehicle

43.3%

2 vehicles

36.7%

4+ vehicles

20.0%

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

Barretta Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

38.5%

2 bedrooms

46.2%

3 bedrooms

15.4%

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

Barretta Population Mobility

28.8%

moved in the last year

64.5%

moved in the last 5 years

5.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Barretta Indigenous Population

2.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

108

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Barretta Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Asthma

Heart disease

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

Barretta Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.1%

$300-$399/wk

16.7%

$500-$649/wk

11.9%

$800-$999/wk

11.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Barretta Family Structure

Couple — no children

64.0%

Couple — children under 15

12.0%

Couple — no children under 15

12.0%

One parent — children under 15

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Barretta Military Service

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Previously served

5.5% 3

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Never served

94.5% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Barretta Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

5.8% 3

—

Did not provide

94.2% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Barretta Children Ever Born

1 child

100.0%

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

Barretta When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Barretta Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

27.1%

5–14 hours

27.1%

15–29 hours

8.5%

30+ hours

13.6%

Did not do domestic work

23.7%

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

Barretta Household Size

1 person

47.1%

2 persons

44.1%

4 persons

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Barretta Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from TAS

Moved from QLD

Moved from WA

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

Barretta Schools

schools nearby

government

1037

avg ICSEA score

837

total students

Channel Christian School Independent

Primary · Prep-6 · 150 students

1092

ICSEA

Margate Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 364 students

1014

ICSEA

Snug Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 323 students

1005

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Barretta Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,050/wk

Median Rent $155/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.8%

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

If you earn X in Barretta

Your weekly income

≈ $4,550/month

Median rent $155/wk

Left after rent $895/wk

Rent share 14.8%

Barretta vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Promised Land

Pop: 32 Income: $466/wk

Arthur River (Tas.)

Pop: 32 Income: $424/wk Rent: $58/wk

Gormanston

Pop: 32 Income: $417/wk Rent: $46/wk

Wiltshire

Pop: 32 Income: $537/wk Rent: $200/wk

Weldborough

Pop: 33 Income: $435/wk

Fitzgerald (Tas.)

Pop: 33 Income: $483/wk Rent: $200/wk

Compare Barretta

Barretta vs Promised Land →Barretta vs Arthur River (Tas.) →Barretta vs Gormanston →Barretta vs Wiltshire →

Frequently Asked Questions About Barretta

What is the population of Barretta TAS?

The population of Barretta TAS is 63 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 72.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Barretta?

The median personal income in Barretta TAS is $668 per week, or $34,736 per year.The median household income is $1,050 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in Barretta?

Median rent in Barretta TAS is $155 per week ($672 per month).Rent represents 14.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Barretta?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barretta TAS is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Barretta?

The median age in Barretta TAS is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Barretta a good suburb to live in?

Barretta is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 63.The median income is $668/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.8% 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: 60031. All dollar figures in AUD.