Barellan Point
With 59.9% of homes containing four or more bedrooms and 99.0% being detached, Barellan Point has a strongly family-household profile despite a population of 1,173. The median age is 43, which is 3 years above the national figure, while household income sits at the 84th percentile. It sits near Karalee and Pine Mountain, and compared with higher-density housing markets its detached share points to more private space and less compact living. The 52.6% mortgage share makes interest-rate changes important, while an aging trajectory, marked by a 4.4 percentage point rise in the senior share, will shape future demand for quiet streets and practical services.
Local council: Ipswich
Population
1,173
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,212/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Homebuyers in Barellan Point are mainly choosing detached, family-sized housing: 99.0% of dwellings are separate houses and 59.9% have four or more bedrooms. A suburb-level median house price is unavailable, so the $1,935 monthly mortgage figure should be treated as a budgeting reference rather than a purchase benchmark. Mortgage costs equal 20.2% of household income, while rent is $398 a week and renting accounts for only 10.4% of households. Compared with smaller-home markets, the mix suits buyers needing space, but the 52.6% mortgage share leaves many households more exposed to rate rises than outright owners at 37.0%. Car dependence also matters, with 75.4% driving to work.
For Buyers
Homebuyers in Barellan Point are mainly choosing detached, family-sized housing: 99.0% of dwellings are separate houses and 59.9% have four or more bedrooms. A suburb-level median house price is unavailable, so the $1,935 monthly mortgage figure should be treated as a budgeting reference rather than a purchase benchmark. Mortgage costs equal 20.2% of household income, while rent is $398 a week and renting accounts for only 10.4% of households. Compared with smaller-home markets, the mix suits buyers needing space, but the 52.6% mortgage share leaves many households more exposed to rate rises than outright owners at 37.0%. Car dependence also matters, with 75.4% driving to work.
For Investors
Investment conditions are shaped by a small rental pool and steady, rather than migration-led, demand. Only 10.4% of households rent, weekly rent is $398 and vacancy is 4.4%, so landlords face less competition for tenants than in a high-rental-share market, although the limited renter base can narrow tenant depth. Development activity recorded a count of 0 in the past 12 months, reducing an immediate supply pipeline. The forecast migration driver is Balanced and the annual trend is 2.17%, suggesting demand can be supported by several sources rather than one dominant stream. Compared with growth corridors adding large volumes of new stock, Barellan Point suits investors prioritising established detached housing and occupancy stability over rapid development uplift.
Demographics
Barellan Point has an older and more settled profile than Australia overall: the median age is 43, 3 years above the national comparison, and 83.0% of residents stayed at the same address. University qualification attainment is 27.1%, 3.0 percentage points below the national level, while 17.7% were born overseas, 3.9 points below the national comparison. English, Scottish and Irish ancestry counts are 517, 171 and 165, with German ancestry at 86. Families make up much of the household base, including 48.6% couples with children and 43.7% couples without children, while average household size is 2.8, or 0.3 above the national figure. Compared with more mobile or migrant-heavy suburbs, this mix can support stable local networks but may also mean slower turnover and older service demand.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
99.0%
Houses
0.0%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Barellan Point's housing stock is concentrated in detached homes, with 99.0% separate houses and only 1.4% in zero or one-bedroom dwellings. Four or more bedrooms account for 59.9%, while three-bedroom homes represent 34.4%, so the physical stock is weighted toward family occupancy rather than compact living. Tenure is split between 37.0% owned outright and 52.6% with a mortgage; just 10.4% rent. Household income is at the 84th percentile, and mortgage repayments equal 20.2% of household income, which is below the pressure implied by a higher repayment share. Compared with apartment-oriented suburbs, this is a less flexible market for small households because detached stock dominates. Vacancy is 4.4%, giving renters some choice while indicating an active, limited rental market.
Mortgage / mo
$1,935
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $398.
$600
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $600 · units $475
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$909
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.4%
Unoccupied
19
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.2%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
48.6%
Couples with children
43.7%
Couples, no children
8.3%
Single parent
350
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the largest industry at 19.2%, followed by education at 15.2%, construction at 9.8%, public administration at 9.3% and manufacturing at 8.8%. This spread supports resilience because local work is not tied to one sector. The leading occupations are professionals at 111, trades at 105, clerical and administrative workers at 89, managers at 84 and community or personal services at 60. Unemployment is 3.1%, participation is 65.3% and full-time employment is 62.7%, while 300 people are outside the labour force. Compared with the national midpoint, the household income percentile is high at 84.0. SEIFA is favourable but mixed: IEO decile 7, IER 10, IRSD 9 and IRSAD 8. The top-decile IER contrasts with IEO 7, indicating strong economic resources without uniformly top-tier education and occupation outcomes.
Unemployment
3.1%
Labour Force
620
Unemployed
19
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.7%
Part-time
27.3%
Participation
65.3%
Employed
601
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
27.1%
Postgraduate
5.1%
Born Overseas
17.7%
Dwellings
409
Transport to Work
Daily life is strongly car-oriented: 75.4% of workers drive, only 1.2% use public transport and 20.7% work from home. That pattern suits households with cars but can make access to shops, services and education more dependent on trip planning than in transit-rich suburbs. Barellan Point covers 3.66 square kilometres at 320.5 people per square kilometre, giving it a lower-density feel than compact urban areas. Families should check how many nearby schools are practical, along with sector, enrolment zones and travel times, against the exact address. The IRSAD decile is 8 and the IER decile is 10, indicating stronger socioeconomic conditions than the national midpoint, while 14.2% volunteer and 4.8% need assistance. A suburb-level crime rate is unavailable, so practical safety decisions should include a street-level visit at different times. Compared with inner suburbs, the trade-off is more private space but greater dependence on cars.
Drive
75.4%
Public Transport
1.2%
Walk / Cycle
N/A
Work from Home
20.7%
Growth Outlook
Barellan Point sits in an established growth pattern, with the forecast annual trend at 2.17% and population change across the wider area at 39.8% over 10 years. Migration is classified as Balanced, so expansion is not tied to a single inflow source. The shift trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 4.4 percentage points, the working share down 3.3 points and the young share down 0.8 points. The affordability measure moved from 51.2 in 2011 to 39.3 in 2021, while real income growth reached 8.9%. Gentrification remains at Early signs, with a score of 38, and the shift measure also records a score of 26. Compared with a fast, youth-led corridor, this points to moderate growth shaped by established households, improving incomes and age-related demand rather than a sudden redevelopment cycle.
Population trend: Ipswich council area
Barellan Point sits in the Ipswich council area. These are the council area's residents, not Barellan Point's.
Residents 2025
268,272
Growth, 5 yr average
+3.4%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+3.5%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Barellan Point compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barellan Point a good suburb to live in?
Yes, it can suit households seeking detached space and a quieter, established setting. About 99.0% of dwellings are separate houses, 59.9% have four or more bedrooms and the median age is 43, which is 3 years above the national figure. Car use is important because 75.4% drive to work.
What is the median house price in Barellan Point?
A current suburb-level median house price is unavailable, so no reliable dollar figure should be quoted. Useful affordability references are the $1,935 monthly mortgage figure, $398 weekly rent and 20.2% mortgage-to-income ratio. The housing stock is 99.0% detached, so compare the exact property and nearby sales rather than relying on a suburb-wide median.
What schools are in Barellan Point?
School choices should be checked by exact address, enrolment zone and travel route because school catchments can cross suburb boundaries. Barellan Point has a car-oriented travel pattern, with 75.4% driving to work and 1.2% using public transport. Families should confirm current nearby options, sector and year-level availability directly before signing a lease or contract.
Is Barellan Point safe?
There is no suburb-level crime rate to quote, so a careful answer should focus on practical checks rather than a simple ranking. Visit the street in daylight and after dark, review recent incidents for the surrounding area and assess lighting, traffic and walking routes. The 4.8% need-assistance rate and 14.2% volunteering rate describe community conditions, but neither is a crime measure.
Is Barellan Point good for property investment?
It can suit a long-term investor who prefers established detached housing, but the case is not a straightforward high-yield calculation because the median sale price is unavailable. Weekly rent is $398, vacancy is 4.4% and only 10.4% of households rent. Development activity was 0 in the past 12 months, while the forecast trend is 2.17% annually with Balanced migration. Compare likely rent against purchase, insurance, maintenance and finance costs.
How is Barellan Point's population changing?
Barellan Point is on an aging trajectory. The wider-area forecast records 39.8% population change over 10 years, while the annual trend is 2.17% and migration is Balanced. The senior share has risen 4.4 percentage points, the working share has fallen 3.3 points and the young share has fallen 0.8 points. Future demand may therefore lean more toward established households and age-related services than youth-focused growth.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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