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Barmera

3 km²

Barmera is characterised by household incomes well below most areas and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

Beyond that, it has somewhat more residents than usual and a slightly older population.

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📍 Barmera, Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,895▼ -1.0%since 2011 Median age50 yrs▲ +2.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population7.3%People aged 65 and over33.3%Children under 1513.9%People in a de facto relationship12.0%▲ +19.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Barmera, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 33%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).

Seniors (65+)33.3%

Older adults (45–64)23.0%

Young adults (25–44)20.4%

Children (0–14)13.9%

Youth (15–24)9.3%

Marital status

In Barmera, the largest group is Married at 38%, followed by Never married (33%) and Widowed (13%).

Married38%
Never married33%
Widowed13%
Divorced11%
Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Barmera, the largest group is Australia at 90%, followed by England (4%) and Philippines (2%).

Australia79.8%

England3.7%

Philippines1.7%

India1.5%

Italy1.0%

New Zealand0.6%

South Africa0.3%

China0.2%

Ancestry

In Barmera, the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (33%) and German (9%).

English41.5%

Australian39.0%

German10.5%

Scottish6.6%

Irish6.1%

Greek4.4%

Italian3.2%

Filipino2.2%

Dutch2.0%

Indian0.9%

Language

People using another language at home8.0%

Language used at home

In Barmera, the largest group is English only at 94%, followed by Greek (4%) and Italian (1%).

English only86.5%

Greek3.3%

Italian0.9%

Punjabi0.6%

Tagalog0.4%

Mandarin0.2%

Religion

People with no religion49.1%

Religious affiliation

In Barmera, the largest group is No religion at 53%, followed by Christianity (45%) and Other religions (1%).

No religion53%
Christianity45%
Other religions1%
Hinduism1%
Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1234.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher9.3%

Highest year of school

In Barmera, the largest group is Year 12 at 38%, followed by Year 10 (22%) and Year 9 or below (21%).

Year 1234.5%

Year 1020.5%

Year 9 or below19.6%

Year 1117.2%

Highest qualification level

In Barmera, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 54%, followed by Bachelor degree (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (16%).

Certificate III / IV40.4%

Bachelor degree15.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma11.9%

Certificate I / II3.3%

Postgraduate degree3.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate0.9%

Field of qualification

In Barmera, the largest group is Health at 18%, followed by Management & commerce (17%) and Engineering & related (16%).

Health14.3%

Management & commerce13.4%

Engineering & related13.2%

Society & culture11.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services7.8%

Education6.1%

Agriculture & environment4.0%

Information technology3.1%

Architecture & building3.1%

Natural & physical sciences2.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$523▲ +39.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$890▲ +54.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,318▲ +62.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week3.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week4.6%

Household income distribution

In Barmera, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 39%, followed by Under $650 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (21%).

$650–$1,49934.9%

Under $65032.2%

$1,500–$2,99918.8%

$3,000–$3,9992.9%

$4,000 or more1.7%

Personal income distribution

In Barmera, the largest group is Under $650 at 59%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (8%).

Under $65054.9%

$650–$1,49930.0%

$1,500–$2,9997.6%

$3,000 or more1.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition45.2%People with a mental health condition14.8%People needing help with daily activities12.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Barmera, the largest group is None at 51%, followed by One condition (27%) and Three or more (11%).

None47.4%

One condition24.9%

Three or more10.3%

Two conditions10.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Barmera, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Mental health (17%) and Asthma (15%).

Arthritis20.0%

Mental health14.8%

Asthma13.4%

Other condition9.7%

Diabetes9.6%

Heart disease7.9%

Lung condition5.5%

Cancer4.2%

Dementia3.1%

Stroke1.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.5%People providing unpaid care13.5%People caring for children unpaid18.9%People who served in the Defence Force4.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework21.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0▼ -4.8%since 2011 One-parent families21.7%People living alone43.1%▲ +9.8%since 2011

Family composition

In Barmera, the largest group is Couples with children at 41%, followed by Couples without children (36%) and One-parent families (22%).

Couples with children41%
Couples without children36%
One-parent families22%
Other families1%

Household size

In Barmera, the largest group is 1 person at 43%, followed by 2 people (34%) and 3 people (11%).

1 person43.1%

2 people34.2%

3 people11.0%

4 people7.8%

6 or more2.1%

5 people2.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$198—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$910▼ -16.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting34.1%Homes owned outright34.0%Separate (detached) houses78.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms66.0%▲ +5.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Barmera, the largest group is Rented at 35%, followed by Owned outright (35%) and Owned with a mortgage (27%).

Rented35%
Owned outright35%
Owned with a mortgage27%
Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In Barmera, the largest group is Separate house at 77%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (19%) and Flat or apartment (2%).

Separate house77%
Townhouse / semi-detached19%
Flat or apartment2%
Other dwelling2%

Bedrooms per home

In Barmera, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 52%, followed by 2 bedrooms (29%) and 4 bedrooms (14%).

3 bedrooms51.3%

2 bedrooms27.9%

4 bedrooms13.9%

1 bedroom3.5%

5 or more0.8%

Studio / none0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Barmera, the largest group is Under $200 at 51%, followed by $200–$349 (47%) and $350–$549 (3%).

Under $20046.6%

$200–$34942.9%

$350–$5492.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Barmera, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 55%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (38%) and $1,800–$2,999 (7%).

Under $1,00050.4%

$1,000–$1,79935.4%

$1,800–$2,9996.6%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle9.0%▼ -22.2%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Barmera, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 47%, followed by 2 vehicles (31%) and 3 vehicles (9%).

1 vehicle46.3%

2 vehicles30.6%

3 vehicles9.3%

No vehicle9.0%

4 or more4.0%

How people get to work

In Barmera, the largest group is Car (driver) at 84%, followed by Car (passenger) (6%) and Walked (6%).

Car (driver)73.2%

Car (passenger)5.4%

Walked5.2%

Worked at home3.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years37.9%Recent arrivals from overseas9.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate7.5%Labour-force participation43.2%Employed full-time57.7%

Industries people work in

In Barmera, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 19%, followed by Manufacturing (14%) and Accommodation & food (11%).

Health care & social assistance18.7%

Manufacturing13.5%

Accommodation & food10.7%

Retail trade8.6%

Education & training7.8%

Construction7.4%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing5.4%

Public administration & safety4.8%

Administrative & support4.6%

Wholesale trade3.2%

Occupations people work in

In Barmera, the largest group is Labourers at 18%, followed by Community & personal service (17%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Labourers17.9%

Community & personal service16.9%

Technicians & trades14.1%

Professionals13.5%

Managers11.3%

Clerical & administrative10.9%

Sales workers10.1%

Machinery operators & drivers5.1%

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