Barunga Gap SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Barunga Gap, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Barunga Gap SA is 23 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Barunga Gap is $949 per week ($49,348 per year). Barunga Gap has a median age of 27 years, younger than the national median of 38. Barunga Gap has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barunga Gap is $780.

There were 1 recorded offences in Barunga Gap in 2024-25, a rate of 43 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Barunga Gap Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Barunga Gap Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$949/wk
$49,348 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
27years
11 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$780/mo
Avg household size: 3.4 · 1 per bedroom

Barunga Gap Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.0% (12) Female 52.0% (13)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
23 people · 66.1 km²

Households

3.4
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Barunga Gap Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
30-34
35-39
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Barunga Gap Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Barunga Gap Religion

Catholic
39.1%
No Religion
39.1%
Not stated
21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Barunga Gap Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
100.0%

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

Barunga Gap Employment

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Employed full-time
100.0% 4 people

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

Barunga Gap Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
66.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
33.3%

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

Barunga Gap Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Barunga Gap Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
100.0%

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

Barunga Gap Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Barunga Gap Marital Status

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Married
100.0% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Barunga Gap Ancestry

Australian
44.8%
Irish
24.1%
Other
17.2%
English
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Barunga Gap School & University Attendance

Pre-school
100.0%

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

Barunga Gap Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 31

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

Barunga Gap Volunteering

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Volunteer
33.3% 4
Not a volunteer
66.7% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Barunga Gap How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Barunga Gap Car Ownership

2 vehicles
100.0%

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

Barunga Gap Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
57.1%
4 bedrooms
42.9%

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

Barunga Gap Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
38.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Barunga Gap Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
37
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Barunga Gap Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Barunga Gap Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Barunga Gap Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Barunga Gap Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
62.5%
15–29 hours
37.5%

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

Barunga Gap Household Size

5 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Barunga Gap Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Barunga Gap Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Barunga Gap Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,749/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Barunga Gap

≈ $7,579/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,749/wk
Rent share

Barunga Gap vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barunga Gap

What is the population of Barunga Gap SA?

The population of Barunga Gap SA is 23 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Barunga Gap?

The median personal income in Barunga Gap SA is $949 per week, or $49,348 per year.The median household income is $1,749 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Barunga Gap?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barunga Gap SA is $780. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Barunga Gap?

The median age in Barunga Gap SA is 27 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Barunga Gap a good suburb to live in?

Barunga Gap is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 23.The median income is $949/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 40078. All dollar figures in AUD.