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Barney Point

4 km²

Barney Point has a high share of renters and household incomes well below most areas.

It also has a slightly less degree-qualified population and somewhat more residents than usual.

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📍 Barney Point, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,065▼ -7.9%since 2011 Median age46 yrs▲ +21.1%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population10.2%People aged 65 and over22.0%Children under 1515.3%People in a de facto relationship11.0%▼ -23.7%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Barney Point, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Seniors (65+) (22%).

Older adults (45–64)30.1%

Young adults (25–44)23.7%

Seniors (65+)22.0%

Children (0–14)15.3%

Youth (15–24)10.3%

Marital status

In Barney Point, the largest group is Never married at 41%, followed by Married (34%) and Divorced (13%).

Never married41%
Married34%
Divorced13%
Separated6%
Widowed6%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Barney Point, the largest group is Australia at 89%, followed by New Zealand (4%) and England (3%).

Australia73.8%

New Zealand3.0%

England2.8%

Philippines2.0%

India0.8%

South Africa0.4%

China0.3%

Nepal0.3%

Ancestry

In Barney Point, the largest group is English at 38%, followed by Australian (31%) and Irish (10%).

English39.0%

Australian32.0%

Irish10.4%

Scottish8.1%

German6.7%

Filipino2.0%

Italian1.8%

Indian1.5%

Dutch1.1%

Chinese0.8%

Language

People using another language at home6.5%

Language used at home

In Barney Point, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Tagalog (1%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only80.9%

Tagalog1.2%

Mandarin0.3%

Religion

People with no religion44.0%

Religious affiliation

In Barney Point, the largest group is No religion at 51%, followed by Christianity (45%) and Buddhism (2%).

No religion51%
Christianity45%
Buddhism2%
Hinduism1%
Other religions1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1231.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher7.8%

Highest year of school

In Barney Point, the largest group is Year 12 at 37%, followed by Year 10 (35%) and Year 9 or below (20%).

Year 1231.8%

Year 1030.3%

Year 9 or below17.1%

Year 117.8%

Highest qualification level

In Barney Point, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 59%, followed by Bachelor degree (15%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (14%).

Certificate III / IV41.2%

Bachelor degree10.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma9.7%

Certificate I / II3.9%

Postgraduate degree3.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.9%

Field of qualification

In Barney Point, the largest group is Engineering & related at 32%, followed by Society & culture (15%) and Management & commerce (15%).

Engineering & related22.6%

Society & culture10.6%

Management & commerce10.3%

Health6.9%

Education5.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.2%

Architecture & building3.9%

Information technology2.2%

Agriculture & environment1.5%

Natural & physical sciences0.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$539▼ -1.6%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$908▼ -16.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,146▼ -3.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week7.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week8.0%

Household income distribution

In Barney Point, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 36%, followed by Under $650 (34%) and $1,500–$2,999 (22%).

$650–$1,49933.8%

Under $65031.9%

$1,500–$2,99920.3%

$3,000–$3,9994.7%

$4,000 or more3.4%

Personal income distribution

In Barney Point, the largest group is Under $650 at 60%, followed by $650–$1,499 (25%) and $1,500–$2,999 (12%).

Under $65051.7%

$650–$1,49921.8%

$1,500–$2,99910.7%

$3,000 or more2.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition36.7%People with a mental health condition14.0%People needing help with daily activities10.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Barney Point, the largest group is None at 56%, followed by One condition (27%) and Two conditions (10%).

None46.8%

One condition22.4%

Two conditions8.3%

Three or more6.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Barney Point, the largest group is Mental health at 20%, followed by Arthritis (18%) and Other condition (14%).

Mental health14.0%

Arthritis12.6%

Other condition9.9%

Asthma9.0%

Diabetes8.5%

Heart disease5.4%

Lung condition4.4%

Cancer3.7%

Stroke1.4%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.2%People providing unpaid care9.1%People caring for children unpaid17.0%People who served in the Defence Force4.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework19.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0▼ -13.0%since 2011 One-parent families25.6%People living alone43.8%▲ +31.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Barney Point, the largest group is Couples with children at 36%, followed by Couples without children (36%) and One-parent families (25%).

Couples with children36%
Couples without children36%
One-parent families25%
Other families3%

Household size

In Barney Point, the largest group is 1 person at 43%, followed by 2 people (34%) and 3 people (12%).

1 person43.8%

2 people33.8%

3 people12.3%

4 people5.7%

5 people3.4%

6 or more1.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$220▼ -8.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,466▼ -6.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting51.0%Homes owned outright29.0%Separate (detached) houses73.4%Homes with three or more bedrooms71.5%▼ -5.5%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Barney Point, the largest group is Rented at 52%, followed by Owned outright (29%) and Owned with a mortgage (18%).

Rented52%
Owned outright29%
Owned with a mortgage18%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Barney Point, the largest group is Separate house at 74%, followed by Flat or apartment (19%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (5%).

Separate house74%
Flat or apartment19%
Townhouse / semi-detached5%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Barney Point, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 60%, followed by 2 bedrooms (25%) and 4 bedrooms (11%).

3 bedrooms59.0%

2 bedrooms24.9%

4 bedrooms10.4%

1 bedroom2.1%

5 or more2.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Barney Point, the largest group is $200–$349 at 58%, followed by Under $200 (40%) and $350–$549 (3%).

$200–$34955.6%

Under $20038.2%

$350–$5492.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Barney Point, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 40%, followed by Under $1,000 (26%) and $1,800–$2,999 (25%).

$1,000–$1,79935.4%

Under $1,00023.2%

$1,800–$2,99922.0%

$3,000 or more8.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle9.9%▼ -9.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Barney Point, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 55%, followed by 2 vehicles (25%) and No vehicle (10%).

1 vehicle54.7%

2 vehicles24.7%

No vehicle9.9%

3 vehicles5.8%

4 or more4.3%

How people get to work

In Barney Point, the largest group is Car (driver) at 81%, followed by Car (passenger) (9%) and Worked at home (5%).

Car (driver)69.2%

Car (passenger)8.1%

Worked at home4.2%

Walked2.2%

Bicycle1.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years42.1%Recent arrivals from overseas10.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate15.3%Labour-force participation47.2%Employed full-time58.1%

Industries people work in

In Barney Point, the largest group is Transport & warehousing at 13%, followed by Manufacturing (11%) and Construction (11%).

Transport & warehousing12.8%

Manufacturing10.8%

Construction10.8%

Accommodation & food9.7%

Retail trade9.2%

Health care & social assistance8.3%

Education & training6.1%

Other services4.4%

Professional & technical3.9%

Mining3.6%

Occupations people work in

In Barney Point, the largest group is Labourers at 20%, followed by Technicians & trades (18%) and Professionals (17%).

Labourers20.0%

Technicians & trades18.1%

Professionals16.4%

Machinery operators & drivers14.4%

Managers8.6%

Sales workers8.1%

Community & personal service7.2%

Clerical & administrative6.4%

Nearby areas

Gladstone Central South Gladstone West Gladstone Sun Valley (Qld)Kin Kora Toolooa Telina South Trees

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