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Barwon Downs VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Barwon Downs, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Barwon Downs VIC is 136 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Barwon Downs is $560 per week ($29,120 per year). Median rent in Barwon Downs is $230 per week ($997 per month). Barwon Downs has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Barwon Downs has a population density of 1.0 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barwon Downs is $1,083.
There were 2 recorded offences in Barwon Downs in 2025-25, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).
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Barwon Downs Population
Barwon Downs Median Income & Rent
Barwon Downs Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Barwon Downs Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Barwon Downs Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Barwon Downs Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Barwon Downs Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Barwon Downs Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Barwon Downs Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Barwon Downs Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Barwon Downs Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Barwon Downs Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Barwon Downs Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Barwon Downs Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Barwon Downs Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Barwon Downs Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Barwon Downs School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Barwon Downs Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Barwon Downs Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Barwon Downs Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Barwon Downs How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Barwon Downs Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Barwon Downs Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Barwon Downs Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Barwon Downs Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Barwon Downs Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Barwon Downs Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Barwon Downs Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Barwon Downs Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Barwon Downs Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Barwon Downs Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Barwon Downs When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Barwon Downs Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Barwon Downs Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Barwon Downs Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Barwon Downs Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Barwon Downs Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Barwon Downs Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barwon Downs
What is the population of Barwon Downs VIC?
The population of Barwon Downs VIC is 136 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².Barwon Downs is ranked #8,036 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Barwon Downs?
The median personal income in Barwon Downs VIC is $560 per week, or $29,120 per year.The median household income is $1,037 per week.Family income is $1,291 per week.Barwon Downs is ranked #7,607 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Barwon Downs?
Median rent in Barwon Downs VIC is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 22.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Barwon Downs ranks #6,811 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Barwon Downs?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Barwon Downs VIC is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Barwon Downs?
The median age in Barwon Downs VIC is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Barwon Downs a good suburb to live in?
Barwon Downs is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 136.The median income is $560/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.2% 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: 20161. All dollar figures in AUD.