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Barwang NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Barwang, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Barwang NSW is 139 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Barwang is $942 per week ($48,984 per year). Median rent in Barwang is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Barwang has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Barwang has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barwang is $1,900.

There were 3 recorded offences in Barwang in 2024-25, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (3 offences).

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Barwang Population

residents (Census 2021)

Barwang Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$942/wk

$48,984 per year

#1691 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,900/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Barwang Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (66) Female 51.1% (69)

Population Density

0.6

people per km²

139 people · 250.2 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,607

Family income/wk

Barwang 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Barwang Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.0% 15 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.0% 10 dwellings

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

Barwang Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Barwang Religion

Catholic

46.6%

Anglican

19.8%

Not stated

18.3%

No Religion

12.2%

Uniting Church

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Barwang Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

66.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.8%

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

Barwang Employment

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Employed full-time

58.8% 57 people

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Employed part-time

12.4% 12 people

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Unemployed

3.1% 3 people

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Not in labour force

25.8% 25 people

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

Barwang Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

53.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.6%

Certificate III/IV

20.5%

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

Barwang Occupation

Managers

48.8%

Professionals

26.8%

Clerical & Administrative

14.6%

Labourers

9.8%

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

Barwang Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

30.6%

Management & Commerce

25.0%

Society & Culture

13.9%

Engineering

11.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.1%

Education

8.3%

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

Barwang Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Barwang Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

7.1%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$650-$799/wk

11.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

19.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.9%

$4,000+/wk

28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Barwang Marital Status

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Married

54.7% 64

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Divorced

7.7% 9

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Widowed

11.1% 13

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Never married

26.5% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Barwang Ancestry

English

33.5%

Irish

22.0%

Australian

20.8%

Scottish

19.7%

Other

2.3%

German

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Barwang School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

26.5%

Primary — Government

20.6%

Primary — Catholic

14.7%

Secondary — Government

14.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

14.7%

Pre-school

8.8%

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

Barwang Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 234

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

Barwang Volunteering

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Volunteer

32.3% 31

—

Not a volunteer

67.7% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Barwang Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Barwang How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

61.0%

Walked only

24.4%

Truck

7.3%

Did not go to work

7.3%

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

Barwang Car Ownership

1 vehicle

26.7%

2 vehicles

31.1%

3 vehicles

26.7%

4+ vehicles

15.6%

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

Barwang Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

10.9%

3 bedrooms

41.3%

4 bedrooms

26.1%

5 bedrooms

21.7%

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

Barwang Population Mobility

8.1%

moved in the last year

33.3%

moved in the last 5 years

4.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Barwang Indigenous Population

1.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

217

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Barwang Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Mental health

Cancer

Lung condition

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

Barwang Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

15.4%

$1-$149/wk

7.7%

$150-$299/wk

7.7%

$650-$799/wk

3.8%

$800-$999/wk

6.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.0%

$3,500+/wk

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Barwang Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.7%

Couple — no children

33.3%

Couple — no children under 15

18.1%

One parent — children under 15

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Barwang Military Service

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Previously served

6.1% 6

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Never served

93.9% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Barwang Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.2% 11

—

Did not provide

87.8% 79

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Barwang Children Ever Born

No children

26.5%

2 children

32.4%

3 children

8.8%

4 children

23.5%

5+ children

8.8%

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

Barwang Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.3%

5–14 hours

24.7%

15–29 hours

21.3%

30+ hours

6.7%

Did not do domestic work

25.8%

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

Barwang Household Size

1 person

25.0%

2 persons

36.5%

3 persons

13.5%

4 persons

11.5%

5 persons

7.7%

6+ persons

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Barwang Where Residents Moved From

Same address

102

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Barwang Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

73.3%

Step family — no other children

26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Barwang Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2022

2023

2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Barwang Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,875/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.3%

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

If you earn X in Barwang

Your weekly income

≈ $8,125/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,625/wk

Rent share 13.3%

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Income: $772/wk Rent: $203/wk Save: $47/wk

Barwang vs State & National Average

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Pop: 70 Income: $883/wk Rent: $300/wk

Burrier

Pop: 70 Income: $660/wk Rent: $200/wk

Charleys Forest

Pop: 70 Income: $589/wk Rent: $275/wk

Dumaresq Island

Pop: 70 Income: $866/wk Rent: $231/wk

Duncans Creek

Pop: 70 Income: $509/wk Rent: $400/wk

Galore

Pop: 70 Income: $774/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barwang

What is the population of Barwang NSW?

The population of Barwang NSW is 139 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².Barwang is ranked #7,977 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Barwang?

The median personal income in Barwang NSW is $942 per week, or $48,984 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,607 per week.Barwang is ranked #1,691 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Barwang?

Median rent in Barwang NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 13.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Barwang ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Barwang?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barwang NSW is $1,900. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Barwang?

The median age in Barwang NSW is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Barwang a good suburb to live in?

Barwang is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 139.The median income is $942/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.3% 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: 10221. All dollar figures in AUD.