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Barrow Island

264 km²

Barrow Island is characterised by somewhat fewer residents than usual and a slightly younger population.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population45—since 2011Median age41 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over0.0%Children under 150.0%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41010

Age structure

In Barrow Island, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 47%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (47%) and Youth (15–24) (6%).

Young adults (25–44)53.3%
Older adults (45–64)53.3%
Youth (15–24)6.7%

Marital status

In Barrow Island, the largest group is Married at 43%, followed by Never married (36%) and Separated (14%).

  • Married43%
  • Never married36%
  • Separated14%
  • Divorced7%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Barrow Island, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia15.6%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Barrow Island, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only17.8%

Religion

People with no religion0.0%

Religious affiliation

In Barrow Island, the largest group is Christianity at 100%.

  • Christianity100%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 128.9%

Highest year of school

In Barrow Island, the largest group is Year 12 at 100%.

Year 128.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$2,167—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition0.0%People with a mental health condition0.0%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers0.0%People providing unpaid care0.0%People caring for children unpaid0.0%

Family & Households

Average household size1.0—since 2011

Housing & Dwellings

Average people per bedroom0.50—since 2011

Transport & Vehicles

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years20.0%

Jobs & Industry

Labour-force participation17.8%

Industries people work in

In Barrow Island, the largest group is Construction at 57%, followed by Accommodation & food (43%).

Construction50.0%
Accommodation & food37.5%

Occupations people work in

In Barrow Island, the largest group is Clerical & administrative at 100%.

Clerical & administrative62.5%

Nearby areas

OnslowMardiePeedamullaGnooreaPannawonicaDampierMaitland (WA)Talandji