Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Barrington TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Barrington TAS is 209 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Barrington is $755 per week ($39,260 per year). Median rent in Barrington is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Barrington has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Barrington has a population density of 8.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Barrington is England. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barrington is $1,100.

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Barrington Population

residents (Census 2021)

Barrington Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$755/wk

$39,260 per year

#4428 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$330/wk

$1,430 per month

#3803 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,100/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Barrington Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.7% (108) Female 48.3% (101)

Population Density

8.6

people per km²

209 people · 24.3 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,642

Family income/wk

Barrington Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Barrington Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.1% 44 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.9% 28 dwellings

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

Barrington Country of Birth

Australia

96.5%

England

3.5%

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

Barrington Religion

No Religion

55.4%

Not stated

12.9%

Anglican

10.4%

Catholic

6.9%

Christian (other)

4.5%

Uniting Church

3.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.5%

Salvation Army

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Barrington Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

43.6%

Year 12 or equivalent

36.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.9%

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

Barrington Employment

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Employed full-time

40.5% 70 people

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Employed part-time

27.7% 48 people

🔍

Unemployed

4.0% 7 people

🏠

Not in labour force

27.7% 48 people

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

Barrington Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.3%

Bachelor Degree

21.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.4%

Certificate I/II

4.3%

Postgraduate Degree

3.3%

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

Barrington Occupation

Managers

20.3%

Professionals

18.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.2%

Labourers

10.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.8%

Community & Personal Service

9.5%

Clerical & Administrative

9.5%

Sales Workers

4.1%

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

Barrington Field of Study

Health

22.7%

Engineering

21.3%

Management & Commerce

18.7%

Agriculture & Environment

13.3%

Education

10.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.3%

Society & Culture

4.0%

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

Barrington Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Barrington Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

14.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

13.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.8%

$4,000+/wk

8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Barrington Marital Status

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Married

60.0% 114

↔️

Separated

2.1% 4

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Divorced

3.2% 6

🕊️

Widowed

5.3% 10

👤

Never married

29.5% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Barrington Ancestry

Australian

40.6%

English

35.2%

Scottish

10.2%

Irish

5.3%

Other

3.7%

Dutch

2.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.6%

German

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Barrington School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt

40.0%

Primary — Government

30.0%

Vocational Education

30.0%

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

Barrington Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.7% 25

✅

No need for assistance

93.3% 348

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

Barrington Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.7% 32

—

Not a volunteer

81.3% 139

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Barrington Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

17.6%

$300-$449/mo

17.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

29.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Barrington How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

87.6%

Car (passenger)

6.2%

Walked only

3.1%

Did not go to work

3.1%

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

Barrington Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.0%

2 vehicles

34.2%

3 vehicles

27.8%

4+ vehicles

19.0%

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

Barrington Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

10.3%

3 bedrooms

66.7%

4 bedrooms

19.2%

5 bedrooms

3.8%

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

Barrington Population Mobility

9.9%

moved in the last year

27.3%

moved in the last 5 years

3.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Barrington Indigenous Population

2.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

377

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Barrington Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

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

Barrington Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

3.5%

$150-$299/wk

7.8%

$300-$399/wk

7.1%

$400-$499/wk

6.4%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

17.0%

$800-$999/wk

18.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Barrington Family Structure

Couple — no children

45.0%

Couple — no children under 15

26.3%

Couple — children under 15

19.9%

One parent — no children under 15

5.8%

One parent — children under 15

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Barrington Military Service

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Previously served

2.9% 5

👤

Never served

97.1% 166

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Barrington Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

10.3% 18

—

Did not provide

89.7% 156

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Barrington Children Ever Born

No children

18.5%

1 child

30.8%

2 children

50.8%

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

Barrington When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

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

Barrington Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.7%

5–14 hours

30.5%

15–29 hours

13.6%

30+ hours

11.3%

Did not do domestic work

20.9%

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

Barrington Household Size

1 person

7.8%

2 persons

53.2%

3 persons

22.1%

4 persons

11.7%

5 persons

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Barrington Where Residents Moved From

Same address

172

Moved from TAS

Moved from SA

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

Barrington Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.3%

Step family — no other children

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Barrington Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,611/wk

Median Rent $330/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.5%

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

If you earn X in Barrington

Your weekly income

≈ $6,981/month

Median rent $330/wk

Left after rent $1,281/wk

Rent share 20.5%

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Barrington vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Lymwood

Pop: 105 Income: $971/wk Rent: $250/wk

Redpa

Pop: 106 Income: $638/wk Rent: $200/wk

Flowerpot

Pop: 108 Income: $667/wk Rent: $300/wk

Grasstree Hill

Pop: 108 Income: $733/wk Rent: $290/wk

Thirlstane

Pop: 108 Income: $746/wk Rent: $250/wk

Derby (Tas.)

Pop: 109 Income: $511/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barrington

What is the population of Barrington TAS?

The population of Barrington TAS is 209 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.6 people per km².Barrington is ranked #6,846 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Barrington?

The median personal income in Barrington TAS is $755 per week, or $39,260 per year.The median household income is $1,611 per week.Family income is $1,642 per week.Barrington is ranked #4,428 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Barrington?

Median rent in Barrington TAS is $330 per week ($1,430 per month).Rent represents 20.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Barrington ranks #3,803 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Barrington?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barrington TAS is $1,100. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Barrington?

The median age in Barrington TAS is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Barrington a good suburb to live in?

Barrington is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 209.The median income is $755/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.5% 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: 60032. All dollar figures in AUD.