Suburbs Barron

Queensland · Suburb Profile

Barron QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Barron, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Barron QLD is 68 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Barron is $820 per week ($42,640 per year). Median rent in Barron is $295 per week ($1,278 per month). Barron has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Barron has a population density of 5.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (58% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barron is $2,300.

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📍 Barron, Queensland — 16.8656°S, 145.7110°E

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Barron Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Barron Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$820/wk
$42,640 per year
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Median Rent
$295/wk
$1,278 per month
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Barron Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (36) Female 49.3% (35)

Population Density

5.8
people per km²
68 people · 11.8 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,062
Family income/wk

Barron Age Distribution

0-4
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)

Barron Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
55.0% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
45.0% 9 dwellings

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

Barron Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Barron Religion

No Religion
58.5%
Catholic
27.7%
Anglican
9.2%
Not stated
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Barron Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
61.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.1%

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

Barron Employment

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Employed full-time
38.5% 20 people
⏰
Employed part-time
26.9% 14 people
🏠
Not in labour force
34.6% 18 people

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

Barron Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
71.0%
Bachelor Degree
19.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
9.7%

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

Barron Occupation

Managers
30.0%
Professionals
20.0%
Sales Workers
20.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.0%
Community & Personal Service
15.0%

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

Barron Field of Study

Health
33.3%
Management & Commerce
33.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
33.3%

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

Barron Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Barron Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
53.3%
$4,000+/wk
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Barron Marital Status

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Married
55.2% 32
📋
Divorced
15.5% 9
🕊️
Widowed
6.9% 4
👤
Never married
22.4% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Barron Ancestry

Australian
28.0%
English
25.8%
Other
11.8%
Irish
10.8%
Italian
10.8%
Croatian
5.4%
German
4.3%
Scottish
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Barron School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
43.8%
Primary — Government
31.3%
Pre-school
25.0%

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

Barron Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
2.3% 3
✅
No need for assistance
97.7% 128

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

Barron Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
15.8% 9
—
Not a volunteer
84.2% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Barron Monthly Mortgage Repayments

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

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Barron How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
59.1%
Did not go to work
22.7%
Walked only
18.2%

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

Barron Car Ownership

1 vehicle
13.0%
2 vehicles
52.2%
3 vehicles
13.0%
4+ vehicles
21.7%

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

Barron Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
35.3%
4 bedrooms
17.6%
5 bedrooms
23.5%
6+ bedrooms
23.5%

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

Barron Population Mobility

21.0%
moved in the last year
44.8%
moved in the last 5 years
2.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
67.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Barron Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
143
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Barron Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
10
Arthritis
3
Asthma
3
Cancer
3

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

Barron Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.5%
$300-$399/wk
10.9%
$400-$499/wk
6.5%
$650-$799/wk
6.5%
$800-$999/wk
6.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Barron Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
50.0%
Couple — no children
30.4%
Couple — no children under 15
14.3%
One parent — no children under 15
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Barron Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
18.5% 10
—
Did not provide
81.5% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Barron Children Ever Born

2 children
66.7%
3 children
33.3%

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

Barron When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
3
2001–2010
4

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

Barron Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
5.0%
5–14 hours
43.3%
15–29 hours
13.3%
30+ hours
16.7%
Did not do domestic work
21.7%

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

Barron Household Size

1 person
13.3%
2 persons
33.3%
3 persons
13.3%
4 persons
10.0%
5 persons
16.7%
6+ persons
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Barron Where Residents Moved From

Same address
49
Moved from QLD
13

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

Barron Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Barron Schools

4
schools nearby
2
government
1045
avg ICSEA score
2,240
total students
Freshwater State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 594 students
1064
ICSEA
Peace Lutheran College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 544 students
1054
ICSEA
Freshwater Christian College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 562 students
1041
ICSEA
Caravonica State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 540 students
1020
ICSEA

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

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Barron Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,042/wk
Median Rent $295/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.4%

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

If you earn X in Barron

≈ $8,849/month
Median rent $295/wk
Left after rent $1,747/wk
Rent share 14.4%

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Income: $657/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $75/wk
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Income: $930/wk Rent: $275/wk Save: $20/wk
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Income: $774/wk Rent: $294/wk Save: $1/wk
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Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $95/wk
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Income: $678/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $65/wk
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Income: $701/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $65/wk

Barron vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Albion (Richmond - Qld)
Pop: 34 Income: $833/wk
Beeron
Pop: 34 Income: $1,124/wk
Boolburra
Pop: 34 Income: $743/wk
Ceratodus
Pop: 34 Income: $274/wk
Eskdale (Qld)
Pop: 34 Income: $825/wk Rent: $150/wk
Greenwood (Qld)
Pop: 34 Income: $724/wk Rent: $240/wk

Compare Barron

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barron

What is the population of Barron QLD?

The population of Barron QLD is 68 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Barron?

The median personal income in Barron QLD is $820 per week, or $42,640 per year.The median household income is $2,042 per week.Family income is $2,062 per week.

How much is rent in Barron?

Median rent in Barron QLD is $295 per week ($1,278 per month).Rent represents 14.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Barron?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barron QLD is $2,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Barron?

The median age in Barron QLD is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Barron a good suburb to live in?

Barron is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 68.The median income is $820/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.4% 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: 30176. All dollar figures in AUD.