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Barrys Reef

8 km²

Barrys Reef stands out for overwhelmingly owner-occupied homes, with a highly educated population.

It's also marked by slightly below-average household incomes and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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📍 Barrys Reef, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population39—since 2011Median age41 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over17.9%Children under 1525.6%People in a de facto relationship26.7%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–488

Age structure

In Barrys Reef, the largest group is Children (0–14) at 31%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (31%) and Seniors (65+) (22%).

Children (0–14)25.6%
Young adults (25–44)25.6%
Seniors (65+)17.9%
Older adults (45–64)12.8%

Marital status

In Barrys Reef, the largest group is Never married at 57%, followed by Married (34%) and Separated (9%).

  • Never married57%
  • Married34%
  • Separated9%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Barrys Reef, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia87.2%

Ancestry

In Barrys Reef, the largest group is English at 33%, followed by Irish (29%) and Australian (14%).

English43.6%
Irish38.5%
Australian17.9%
Scottish12.8%
German10.3%
Dutch7.7%

Language

People using another language at home7.7%

Language used at home

In Barrys Reef, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only100.0%

Religion

People with no religion69.2%

Religious affiliation

In Barrys Reef, the largest group is No religion at 77%, followed by Christianity (23%).

  • No religion77%
  • Christianity23%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1256.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher46.7%

Highest year of school

In Barrys Reef, the largest group is Year 12 at 52%, followed by Year 10 (24%) and Year 9 or below (15%).

Year 1256.7%
Year 1026.7%
Year 9 or below16.7%
Year 1110.0%

Highest qualification level

In Barrys Reef, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 38%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (27%) and Certificate III / IV (19%).

Bachelor degree41.7%
Advanced diploma / diploma29.2%
Certificate III / IV20.8%
Postgraduate degree16.7%

Field of qualification

In Barrys Reef, the largest group is Society & culture at 23%, followed by Health (19%) and Information technology (12%).

Society & culture25.0%
Health20.8%
Information technology12.5%
Engineering & related12.5%
Education12.5%
Management & commerce12.5%
Creative arts12.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$668—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,125—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,124—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week10.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Barrys Reef, the largest group is Under $650 at 50%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (50%).

Under $65014.3%
$1,500–$2,99914.3%

Personal income distribution

In Barrys Reef, the largest group is Under $650 at 52%, followed by $650–$1,499 (26%) and $1,500–$2,999 (22%).

Under $65046.7%
$650–$1,49923.3%
$1,500–$2,99920.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition33.3%People with a mental health condition7.7%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Barrys Reef, the largest group is None at 65%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (14%).

None61.5%
One condition20.5%
Two conditions12.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Barrys Reef, the largest group is Arthritis at 38%, followed by Other condition (38%) and Mental health (23%).

Arthritis12.8%
Other condition12.8%
Mental health7.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers36.7%People providing unpaid care13.3%People caring for children unpaid20.0%People who served in the Defence Force8.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework46.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2—since 2011One-parent families0.0%People living alone42.9%—since 2011

Family composition

In Barrys Reef, the largest group is Couples with children at 69%, followed by Couples without children (31%).

  • Couples with children69%
  • Couples without children31%

Household size

In Barrys Reef, the largest group is 1 person at 56%, followed by 2 people (44%).

1 person42.9%
2 people33.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$268—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,246—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011Households renting0.0%Homes owned outright19.0%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms57.1%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Barrys Reef, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 69%, followed by Owned outright (31%).

  • Owned with a mortgage69%
  • Owned outright31%

Types of homes

In Barrys Reef, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Barrys Reef, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 75%, followed by 2 bedrooms (25%).

3 bedrooms57.1%
2 bedrooms19.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Barrys Reef, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 100%.

$1,000–$1,79933.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Barrys Reef, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 42%, followed by 2 vehicles (32%) and 3 vehicles (26%).

1 vehicle38.1%
2 vehicles28.6%
3 vehicles23.8%

How people get to work

In Barrys Reef, the largest group is Car (driver) at 53%, followed by Worked at home (47%).

Car (driver)45.0%
Worked at home40.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years61.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation66.7%Employed full-time50.0%

Industries people work in

In Barrys Reef, the largest group is Retail trade at 39%, followed by Professional & technical (28%) and Accommodation & food (17%).

Retail trade35.0%
Professional & technical25.0%
Accommodation & food15.0%
Health care & social assistance15.0%

Occupations people work in

In Barrys Reef, the largest group is Professionals at 65%, followed by Managers (18%) and Community & personal service (18%).

Professionals55.0%
Managers15.0%
Community & personal service15.0%

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