Barrys Reef VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Barrys Reef, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Barrys Reef VIC is 39 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Barrys Reef is $668 per week ($34,736 per year). Median rent in Barrys Reef is $268 per week ($1,161 per month). Barrys Reef has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Barrys Reef has a population density of 4.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (80% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barrys Reef is $1,246.

There were 1 recorded offences in Barrys Reef in 2025-25, a rate of 26 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Barrys Reef Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Barrys Reef Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$668/wk
$34,736 per year
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Median Rent
$268/wk
$1,161 per month
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Median Age
41years
3 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,246/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Barrys Reef Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (24) Female 48.9% (23)

Population Density

4.9
people per km²
39 people · 7.9 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,124
Family income/wk

Barrys Reef Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
30-34
35-39
40-44
55-59
65-69
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Barrys Reef Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
30.8% 4 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
69.2% 9 dwellings

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

Barrys Reef Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Barrys Reef Religion

No Religion
80.0%
Not stated
11.4%
Othr Protestnt
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Barrys Reef Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
51.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.1%

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

Barrys Reef Employment

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Employed full-time
30.0% 9 people
Employed part-time
26.7% 8 people
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Not in labour force
43.3% 13 people

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

Barrys Reef Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
66.7%
Postgraduate Degree
33.3%

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

Barrys Reef Occupation

Professionals
78.6%
Community & Personal Service
21.4%

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

Barrys Reef Field of Study

Information Technology
33.3%
Engineering
33.3%
Creative Arts
33.3%

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

Barrys Reef Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Barrys Reef Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
50.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Barrys Reef Marital Status

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Married
34.3% 12
↔️
Separated
8.6% 3
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Never married
57.1% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Barrys Reef Ancestry

English
25.4%
Irish
22.4%
Other
13.4%
Australian
10.4%
Croatian
10.4%
Scottish
7.5%
German
6.0%
Dutch
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Barrys Reef School & University Attendance

Pre-school
60.0%
Primary — Government
40.0%

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

Barrys Reef Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 84

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

Barrys Reef Volunteering

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Volunteer
39.3% 11
Not a volunteer
60.7% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Barrys Reef Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Barrys Reef How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.0%
Did not go to work
25.0%

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

Barrys Reef Car Ownership

1 vehicle
42.1%
2 vehicles
31.6%
3 vehicles
26.3%

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

Barrys Reef Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
25.0%
3 bedrooms
75.0%

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

Barrys Reef Population Mobility

17.1%
moved in the last year
61.8%
moved in the last 5 years
60.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Barrys Reef Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
68
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Barrys Reef Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
3

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

Barrys Reef Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.8%
$150-$299/wk
15.8%
$650-$799/wk
36.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
15.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Barrys Reef Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
69.2%
Couple — no children
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Barrys Reef Military Service

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Previously served
11.5% 3
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Never served
88.5% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Barrys Reef Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.8% 4
Did not provide
86.2% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Barrys Reef Children Ever Born

No children
25.0%
1 child
25.0%
2 children
50.0%

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

Barrys Reef Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.3%
5–14 hours
34.3%
15–29 hours
28.6%
30+ hours
11.4%
Did not do domestic work
11.4%

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

Barrys Reef Household Size

1 person
56.3%
2 persons
43.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Barrys Reef Where Residents Moved From

Same address
34
Moved from VIC
7

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

Barrys Reef Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Barrys Reef Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Barrys Reef Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
avg ICSEA score
0
total students
Frankston Special Developmental School-Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Government
Secondary

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

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Barrys Reef Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $268/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.8%

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

If you earn X in Barrys Reef

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $268/wk
Left after rent $857/wk
Rent share 23.8%

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Barrys Reef vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barrys Reef

What is the population of Barrys Reef VIC?

The population of Barrys Reef VIC is 39 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Barrys Reef?

The median personal income in Barrys Reef VIC is $668 per week, or $34,736 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $2,124 per week.

How much is rent in Barrys Reef?

Median rent in Barrys Reef VIC is $268 per week ($1,161 per month).Rent represents 23.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Barrys Reef?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barrys Reef VIC is $1,246. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Barrys Reef?

The median age in Barrys Reef VIC is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Barrys Reef a good suburb to live in?

Barrys Reef is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 39.The median income is $668/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20156. All dollar figures in AUD.