Urban Centre · Area profile

Barooga

6 km²

Barooga has somewhat more residents than usual.

📍 Barooga, Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,752▲ +52.2%since 2011 Median age47 yrs▼ -14.5%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.5%People aged 65 and over27.1%Children under 1515.8%People in a de facto relationship14.4%▲ +53.8%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Barooga, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 27%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Young adults (25–44) (21%).

Seniors (65+)27.1%

Older adults (45–64)26.3%

Young adults (25–44)21.2%

Children (0–14)15.8%

Youth (15–24)9.4%

Marital status

In Barooga, the largest group is Married at 51%, followed by Never married (28%) and Divorced (10%).

Married51%
Never married28%
Divorced10%
Widowed6%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Barooga, the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by England (2%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia85.2%

England2.2%

New Zealand0.7%

India0.5%

Italy0.4%

Philippines0.3%

China0.2%

Ancestry

In Barooga, the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (33%) and Irish (11%).

English44.9%

Australian40.3%

Irish13.7%

Scottish10.9%

German4.3%

Italian4.3%

Dutch1.4%

Chinese0.8%

Filipino0.8%

Indian0.7%

Language

People using another language at home4.4%

Language used at home

In Barooga, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Punjabi (1%) and Arabic (1%).

English only89.8%

Punjabi0.7%

Arabic0.6%

Cantonese0.5%

Italian0.4%

Mandarin0.3%

Tagalog0.2%

Religion

People with no religion38.4%

Religious affiliation

In Barooga, the largest group is Christianity at 56%, followed by No religion (42%) and Other religions (1%).

Christianity56%
No religion42%
Other religions1%
Buddhism0%
Islam0%
Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1237.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher11.5%

Highest year of school

In Barooga, the largest group is Year 12 at 41%, followed by Year 10 (26%) and Year 11 (18%).

Year 1237.8%

Year 1024.0%

Year 1116.3%

Year 9 or below13.8%

Highest qualification level

In Barooga, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 49%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (21%) and Bachelor degree (20%).

Certificate III / IV39.2%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.7%

Bachelor degree15.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.9%

Certificate I / II2.0%

Postgraduate degree1.8%

Field of qualification

In Barooga, the largest group is Engineering & related at 21%, followed by Management & commerce (18%) and Health (14%).

Engineering & related16.9%

Management & commerce14.5%

Health11.1%

Society & culture9.8%

Education8.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services7.9%

Agriculture & environment5.7%

Architecture & building4.5%

Natural & physical sciences1.0%

Creative arts1.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$700▲ +81.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,342▲ +88.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,689▲ +84.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week12.4%

Household income distribution

In Barooga, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 37%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (31%) and Under $650 (20%).

$650–$1,49933.8%

$1,500–$2,99928.3%

Under $65018.0%

$3,000–$3,9997.1%

$4,000 or more5.3%

Personal income distribution

In Barooga, the largest group is Under $650 at 47%, followed by $650–$1,499 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

Under $65042.9%

$650–$1,49933.4%

$1,500–$2,99913.8%

$3,000 or more1.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition34.4%People with a mental health condition10.5%People needing help with daily activities4.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Barooga, the largest group is None at 63%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (8%).

None58.0%

One condition22.8%

Two conditions7.5%

Three or more3.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Barooga, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Mental health (19%) and Asthma (17%).

Arthritis12.6%

Mental health10.5%

Asthma9.4%

Other condition6.7%

Diabetes5.3%

Heart disease4.9%

Cancer3.8%

Lung condition2.1%

Stroke1.0%

Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.8%People providing unpaid care12.5%People caring for children unpaid26.2%People who served in the Defence Force3.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework24.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▲ +9.5%since 2011 One-parent families11.1%People living alone27.4%▼ -23.5%since 2011

Family composition

In Barooga, the largest group is Couples with children at 50%, followed by Couples without children (38%) and One-parent families (11%).

Couples with children50%
Couples without children38%
One-parent families11%
Other families1%

Household size

In Barooga, the largest group is 2 people at 41%, followed by 1 person (28%) and 3 people (13%).

2 people40.8%

1 person27.4%

3 people12.4%

4 people11.2%

5 people5.1%

6 or more1.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$270—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,360▲ +4.6%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011 Households renting21.6%Homes owned outright41.2%Separate (detached) houses88.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms80.8%▲ +10.7%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Barooga, the largest group is Owned outright at 42%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (34%) and Rented (22%).

Owned outright42%
Owned with a mortgage34%
Rented22%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Barooga, the largest group is Separate house at 88%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (9%) and Flat or apartment (3%).

Separate house88%
Townhouse / semi-detached9%
Flat or apartment3%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Barooga, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 51%, followed by 4 bedrooms (27%) and 2 bedrooms (13%).

3 bedrooms50.4%

4 bedrooms26.4%

2 bedrooms12.6%

5 or more4.0%

1 bedroom3.1%

Studio / none1.6%

Weekly rent distribution

In Barooga, the largest group is $200–$349 at 64%, followed by Under $200 (20%) and $350–$549 (16%).

$200–$34961.2%

Under $20019.1%

$350–$54915.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Barooga, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 51%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (26%) and Under $1,000 (20%).

$1,000–$1,79947.0%

$1,800–$2,99923.9%

Under $1,00018.4%

$3,000 or more3.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.2%▼ -50.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Barooga, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 42%, followed by 1 vehicle (35%) and 3 vehicles (13%).

2 vehicles41.8%

1 vehicle35.3%

3 vehicles13.4%

4 or more6.4%

No vehicle3.2%

How people get to work

In Barooga, the largest group is Car (driver) at 82%, followed by Worked at home (8%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)69.8%

Worked at home6.9%

Car (passenger)6.2%

Walked1.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years41.0%Recent arrivals from overseas10.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.9%Labour-force participation55.6%Employed full-time56.5%

Industries people work in

In Barooga, the largest group is Manufacturing at 15%, followed by Health care & social assistance (13%) and Accommodation & food (12%).

Manufacturing14.5%

Health care & social assistance13.1%

Accommodation & food11.4%

Construction10.6%

Retail trade8.7%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing7.4%

Education & training6.7%

Transport & warehousing5.4%

Public administration & safety4.0%

Other services4.0%

Occupations people work in

In Barooga, the largest group is Labourers at 18%, followed by Technicians & trades (14%) and Managers (14%).

Labourers17.7%

Technicians & trades14.2%

Managers14.1%

Professionals12.5%

Clerical & administrative12.5%

Community & personal service12.3%

Sales workers8.1%

Machinery operators & drivers6.8%

Nearby areas

Cobram Tocumwal Katamatite (L)Strathmerton (L)Berrigan (L)Finley Numurkah Yarrawonga - Mulwala (Mulwala Part)

👥 Demographics & Identity