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Baw Baw NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Baw Baw NSW is 271 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Baw Baw is $937 per week ($48,724 per year). Median rent in Baw Baw is $405 per week ($1,755 per month). Baw Baw has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Baw Baw has a population density of 4.9 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (32% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Baw Baw is $1,950.

There were 1 recorded offences in Baw Baw in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Baw Baw Population

residents (Census 2021)

Baw Baw Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$937/wk

$48,724 per year

#1752 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$405/wk

$1,755 per month

#1818 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Baw Baw Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (143) Female 47.8% (131)

Population Density

4.9

people per km²

271 people · 55.1 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,386

Family income/wk

Baw Baw 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

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Baw Baw Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

44.9% 35 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

55.1% 43 dwellings

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

Baw Baw Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Baw Baw Religion

Catholic

31.7%

No Religion

26.0%

Anglican

22.6%

Not stated

5.3%

Baptist

5.3%

Eastern Orthodox

5.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.6%

Pentecostal

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Baw Baw Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

63.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.4%

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

Baw Baw Languages Spoken at Home

Greek

100.0%

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

Baw Baw Employment

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Employed full-time

47.6% 99 people

⏰

Employed part-time

17.8% 37 people

🔍

Unemployed

1.4% 3 people

🏠

Not in labour force

33.2% 69 people

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

Baw Baw Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.0%

Bachelor Degree

22.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.4%

Postgraduate Degree

9.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.4%

Certificate I/II

2.4%

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

Baw Baw Occupation

Professionals

19.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.9%

Managers

15.1%

Clerical & Administrative

15.1%

Community & Personal Service

13.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.4%

Labourers

6.6%

Sales Workers

2.8%

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

Baw Baw Field of Study

Engineering

22.4%

Management & Commerce

16.8%

Education

15.0%

Health

12.1%

Architecture & Building

11.2%

Society & Culture

7.5%

Agriculture & Environment

5.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.7%

Information Technology

4.7%

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

Baw Baw Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Baw Baw Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

4.9%

$800-$999/wk

3.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.7%

$4,000+/wk

19.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Baw Baw Marital Status

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Married

55.6% 119

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Divorced

8.4% 18

🕊️

Widowed

5.6% 12

👤

Never married

30.4% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Baw Baw Ancestry

Australian

30.9%

English

28.9%

Irish

10.1%

Scottish

8.5%

Other

5.9%

Greek

4.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.1%

German

2.6%

Italian

2.6%

Lebanese

1.5%

Maltese

0.8%

Polish

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Baw Baw School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.0%

Secondary — Government

23.3%

Primary — Catholic

16.7%

Secondary — Catholic

13.3%

Pre-school

10.0%

Vocational Education

6.7%

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

Baw Baw Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.9% 52

✅

No need for assistance

90.1% 472

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

Baw Baw Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.4% 42

—

Not a volunteer

79.6% 164

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Baw Baw Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

8.1%

$800-$999/mo

10.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

8.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

21.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

16.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Baw Baw How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.7%

Did not go to work

9.1%

Car (passenger)

4.5%

Truck

3.6%

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

Baw Baw Car Ownership

1 vehicle

7.1%

2 vehicles

40.8%

3 vehicles

28.6%

4+ vehicles

23.5%

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

Baw Baw Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

6.5%

3 bedrooms

31.2%

4 bedrooms

40.9%

5 bedrooms

21.5%

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

Baw Baw Population Mobility

9.7%

moved in the last year

29.6%

moved in the last 5 years

2.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Baw Baw Indigenous Population

4.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

514

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Baw Baw Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

Cancer

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

Baw Baw Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.8%

$1-$149/wk

3.4%

$150-$299/wk

4.5%

$300-$399/wk

2.2%

$400-$499/wk

2.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

14.0%

$800-$999/wk

12.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.3%

$3,500+/wk

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Baw Baw Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.2%

Couple — no children

30.1%

Couple — no children under 15

15.5%

One parent — no children under 15

9.2%

One parent — children under 15

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Baw Baw Military Service

🏅

Previously served

5.7% 12

👤

Never served

94.3% 200

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Baw Baw Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

23.3% 49

—

Did not provide

76.7% 161

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Baw Baw Children Ever Born

No children

35.4%

1 child

20.3%

2 children

27.8%

3 children

16.5%

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

Baw Baw When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Baw Baw Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.5%

5–14 hours

31.3%

15–29 hours

21.3%

30+ hours

14.7%

Did not do domestic work

14.2%

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

Baw Baw Household Size

1 person

16.1%

2 persons

34.4%

3 persons

20.4%

4 persons

17.2%

5 persons

3.2%

6+ persons

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Baw Baw Where Residents Moved From

Same address

241

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from ACT

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

Baw Baw Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.7%

Step family — no other children

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Baw Baw Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Baw Baw Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,178/wk

Median Rent $405/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.6%

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

If you earn X in Baw Baw

Your weekly income

≈ $9,438/month

Median rent $405/wk

Left after rent $1,773/wk

Rent share 18.6%

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Baw Baw vs State & National Average

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Dunolly (NSW)

Pop: 136 Income: $661/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 136 Income: $570/wk Rent: $300/wk

Lower Pappinbarra

Pop: 136 Income: $510/wk Rent: $131/wk

Sheedys Gully

Pop: 136 Income: $695/wk Rent: $340/wk

Stonehenge (NSW)

Pop: 136 Income: $641/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 137 Income: $519/wk Rent: $113/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Baw Baw

What is the population of Baw Baw NSW?

The population of Baw Baw NSW is 271 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.9 people per km².Baw Baw is ranked #6,235 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Baw Baw?

The median personal income in Baw Baw NSW is $937 per week, or $48,724 per year.The median household income is $2,178 per week.Family income is $2,386 per week.Baw Baw is ranked #1,752 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Baw Baw?

Median rent in Baw Baw NSW is $405 per week ($1,755 per month).Rent represents 18.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Baw Baw ranks #1,818 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Baw Baw?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Baw Baw NSW is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Baw Baw?

The median age in Baw Baw NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Baw Baw a good suburb to live in?

Baw Baw is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 271.The median income is $937/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.6% 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: 10234. All dollar figures in AUD.