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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Barwon Downs Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$560/wk
$29,120 per year
#7607 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$230/wk
$997 per month
#6811 of 14,663
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Barwon Downs Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.3% (73) Female 44.7% (59)

Population Density

1.0
people per km²
136 people · 130.7 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,291
Family income/wk

Barwon Downs Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Barwon Downs Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
54.3% 25 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
45.7% 21 dwellings

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

Barwon Downs Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Barwon Downs Religion

No Religion
53.6%
Anglican
9.6%
Christian (other)
8.8%
Not stated
8.0%
Catholic
8.0%
Uniting Church
5.6%
Buddhism
4.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Barwon Downs Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
64.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.6%

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

Barwon Downs Employment

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Employed full-time
38.1% 40 people
Employed part-time
29.5% 31 people
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Unemployed
2.9% 3 people
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Not in labour force
29.5% 31 people

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

Barwon Downs Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
41.5%
Certificate III/IV
39.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.2%
Postgraduate Degree
5.7%

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

Barwon Downs Occupation

Professionals
25.5%
Managers
23.6%
Labourers
16.4%
Community & Personal Service
14.5%
Clerical & Administrative
9.1%
Sales Workers
5.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
5.5%

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

Barwon Downs Field of Study

Engineering
16.7%
Education
16.7%
Society & Culture
14.6%
Architecture & Building
14.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
10.4%
Health
8.3%
Management & Commerce
6.3%
Agriculture & Environment
6.3%
Creative Arts
6.3%

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

Barwon Downs Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Barwon Downs Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
8.0%
$300-$399/wk
6.0%
$400-$499/wk
6.0%
$500-$649/wk
14.0%
$650-$799/wk
16.0%
$800-$999/wk
6.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
6.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Barwon Downs Marital Status

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Married
43.4% 53
↔️
Separated
3.3% 4
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Divorced
8.2% 10
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Widowed
8.2% 10
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Never married
36.9% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Barwon Downs Ancestry

English
35.5%
Australian
25.6%
Irish
14.5%
German
9.3%
Scottish
9.3%
Other
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Barwon Downs School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
45.0%
Primary — Government
35.0%
Pre-school
20.0%

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

Barwon Downs Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.3% 8
No need for assistance
96.7% 237

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

Barwon Downs Volunteering

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Volunteer
19.2% 20
Not a volunteer
80.8% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Barwon Downs Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
29.4%
$800-$999/mo
17.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
29.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Barwon Downs How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.2%
Did not go to work
14.8%
Car (passenger)
7.4%
Other
5.6%

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

Barwon Downs Car Ownership

1 vehicle
30.9%
2 vehicles
34.5%
3 vehicles
23.6%
4+ vehicles
10.9%

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

Barwon Downs Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.8%
2 bedrooms
30.8%
3 bedrooms
51.9%
4 bedrooms
11.5%

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

Barwon Downs Population Mobility

2.4%
moved in the last year
24.0%
moved in the last 5 years
4.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Barwon Downs Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
249
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Barwon Downs Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
13
Asthma
9
Arthritis
6
Heart disease
5
Dementia
3
Cancer
3
Diabetes
3

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

Barwon Downs Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.6%
$1-$149/wk
4.9%
$300-$399/wk
4.9%
$400-$499/wk
13.4%
$500-$649/wk
8.5%
$650-$799/wk
7.3%
$800-$999/wk
4.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Barwon Downs Family Structure

Couple — no children
43.3%
Couple — children under 15
36.7%
Couple — no children under 15
15.6%
One parent — children under 15
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Barwon Downs Military Service

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Previously served
4.7% 5
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Never served
95.3% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Barwon Downs Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
12.0% 13
Did not provide
88.0% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Barwon Downs Children Ever Born

No children
46.7%
2 children
40.0%
3 children
13.3%

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

Barwon Downs When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3

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

Barwon Downs Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.9%
5–14 hours
30.5%
15–29 hours
19.0%
30+ hours
16.2%
Did not do domestic work
12.4%

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

Barwon Downs Household Size

1 person
39.7%
2 persons
41.3%
3 persons
9.5%
4 persons
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Barwon Downs Where Residents Moved From

Same address
121
Moved from VIC
3

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

Barwon Downs Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Barwon Downs Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Property Damage
1
Fraud
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Barwon Downs Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,037/wk
Median Rent $230/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.2%

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

If you earn X in Barwon Downs

≈ $4,494/month
Median rent $230/wk
Left after rent $807/wk
Rent share 22.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Barwon Downs vs State & National Average

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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.