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Barwite VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Barwite VIC is 269 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Barwite is $721 per week ($37,492 per year). Median rent in Barwite is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Barwite has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Barwite has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Barwite is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barwite is $1,317.

There were 3 recorded offences in Barwite in 2025-25, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Barwite Population

residents (Census 2021)

Barwite Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$721/wk

$37,492 per year

#5090 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,317/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Barwite Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (133) Female 51.1% (139)

Population Density

2.0

people per km²

269 people · 134.3 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,624

Family income/wk

Barwite 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Barwite Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

67.4% 58 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

32.6% 28 dwellings

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

Barwite Country of Birth

Australia

90.3%

England

6.5%

Germany

3.2%

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

Barwite Religion

No Religion

55.8%

Anglican

17.1%

Catholic

13.9%

Uniting Church

5.2%

Not stated

2.8%

Christian (other)

2.4%

Pentecostal

1.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Barwite Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

60.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

12.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.2%

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

Barwite Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Barwite Employment

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Employed full-time

33.7% 64 people

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Employed part-time

26.8% 51 people

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Unemployed

2.6% 5 people

🏠

Not in labour force

36.8% 70 people

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

Barwite Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

35.5%

Certificate III/IV

29.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.8%

Certificate I/II

5.0%

Postgraduate Degree

2.5%

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

Barwite Occupation

Managers

21.0%

Professionals

20.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.0%

Clerical & Administrative

16.0%

Community & Personal Service

12.0%

Labourers

8.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.0%

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

Barwite Field of Study

Health

15.6%

Engineering

15.6%

Agriculture & Environment

13.3%

Management & Commerce

12.2%

Society & Culture

11.1%

Creative Arts

10.0%

Architecture & Building

10.0%

Education

7.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.4%

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

Barwite Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Barwite Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

6.6%

$1-$149/wk

3.3%

$300-$399/wk

7.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

5.5%

$800-$999/wk

7.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

14.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.3%

$4,000+/wk

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Barwite Marital Status

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Married

71.6% 154

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Divorced

5.1% 11

🕊️

Widowed

2.3% 5

👤

Never married

20.9% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Barwite Ancestry

English

35.4%

Australian

30.0%

Irish

10.8%

Scottish

8.2%

German

2.8%

Dutch

2.5%

Other

2.5%

Croatian

2.0%

Vietnamese

1.7%

Italian

1.4%

Polish

1.4%

New Zealander

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Barwite School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

46.8%

Secondary — Government

19.1%

Pre-school

14.9%

Primary — Catholic

6.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.4%

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

Barwite Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

0.6% 3

✅

No need for assistance

99.4% 522

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

Barwite Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

23.5% 50

—

Not a volunteer

76.5% 163

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Barwite Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

11.1%

$800-$999/mo

11.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

29.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Barwite How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

63.6%

Did not go to work

22.4%

Walked only

8.4%

Car (passenger)

2.8%

Truck

2.8%

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

Barwite Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.0%

2 vehicles

44.0%

3 vehicles

21.0%

4+ vehicles

21.0%

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

Barwite Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

15.8%

3 bedrooms

50.5%

4 bedrooms

24.2%

5 bedrooms

6.3%

6+ bedrooms

3.2%

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

Barwite Population Mobility

14.0%

moved in the last year

40.0%

moved in the last 5 years

2.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Barwite Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

522

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Barwite Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Cancer

Diabetes

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

Barwite Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.0%

$1-$149/wk

4.9%

$150-$299/wk

7.6%

$300-$399/wk

4.9%

$400-$499/wk

6.0%

$650-$799/wk

11.4%

$800-$999/wk

11.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.5%

$3,500+/wk

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Barwite Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.5%

Couple — no children

35.6%

Couple — no children under 15

17.6%

One parent — children under 15

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Barwite Military Service

🏅

Previously served

4.7% 10

👤

Never served

95.3% 203

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Barwite Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.0% 23

—

Did not provide

89.0% 187

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Barwite Children Ever Born

No children

10.3%

1 child

5.1%

2 children

64.1%

3 children

20.5%

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

Barwite When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Barwite Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.3%

5–14 hours

34.2%

15–29 hours

18.3%

30+ hours

15.8%

Did not do domestic work

15.3%

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

Barwite Household Size

1 person

19.0%

2 persons

41.0%

3 persons

12.0%

4 persons

17.0%

5 persons

8.0%

6+ persons

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Barwite Where Residents Moved From

Same address

221

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Barwite Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

79.5%

Step family — no other children

10.3%

Blended family — no other children

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Barwite Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Theft

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Barwite Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,408/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.8%

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

If you earn X in Barwite

Your weekly income

≈ $6,101/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,158/wk

Rent share 17.8%

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Barwite vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Balmattum

Pop: 135 Income: $809/wk Rent: $260/wk

Bet Bet

Pop: 135 Income: $472/wk Rent: $228/wk

Boorhaman

Pop: 135 Income: $695/wk Rent: $300/wk

Kardella South

Pop: 135 Income: $737/wk Rent: $325/wk

Tatura East

Pop: 135 Income: $916/wk Rent: $280/wk

Barwon Downs

Pop: 136 Income: $560/wk Rent: $230/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barwite

What is the population of Barwite VIC?

The population of Barwite VIC is 269 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.0 people per km².Barwite is ranked #6,252 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Barwite?

The median personal income in Barwite VIC is $721 per week, or $37,492 per year.The median household income is $1,408 per week.Family income is $1,624 per week.Barwite is ranked #5,090 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Barwite?

Median rent in Barwite VIC is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Barwite ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Barwite?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barwite VIC is $1,317. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Barwite?

The median age in Barwite VIC is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Barwite a good suburb to live in?

Barwite is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 269.The median income is $721/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% 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: 20160. All dollar figures in AUD.