Baringa
At 4,604 residents, Baringa has a notably young profile, with a median age of 29 that is 11 years below the national average. The suburb is shaped by new housing, family demand and strong population momentum, with 83.2% of dwellings separate houses, 56.1% containing four or more bedrooms and a forecast trend of 4.93% annual growth. Household income sits at the 76.8th percentile, while 45.7% of residents are paying a mortgage and 42.8% rent. Compared with established Caloundra, Baringa has a more recently built, mortgage-led feel, although its 27.5% overseas-born share is 5.9 percentage points above the national level.
Population
4,604
Median Age
29.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,050/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
10
Baringa suits buyers seeking newer detached housing, especially households needing space for children or home offices. Separate houses account for 83.2% of dwellings and 56.1% have four or more bedrooms, compared with only 5.2% with two bedrooms. The 45.7% mortgage share is higher than the 11.5% outright ownership share, showing that many residents are still progressing through their loan term. A monthly mortgage benchmark of $1,950 and median rent of $485 a week provide useful budgeting references, while mortgage costs equal 22.0% of household income. Buyers should compare individual sales carefully because a current suburb median house price is not available.
For Buyers
Baringa suits buyers seeking newer detached housing, especially households needing space for children or home offices. Separate houses account for 83.2% of dwellings and 56.1% have four or more bedrooms, compared with only 5.2% with two bedrooms. The 45.7% mortgage share is higher than the 11.5% outright ownership share, showing that many residents are still progressing through their loan term. A monthly mortgage benchmark of $1,950 and median rent of $485 a week provide useful budgeting references, while mortgage costs equal 22.0% of household income. Buyers should compare individual sales carefully because a current suburb median house price is not available.
For Investors
Baringa has a substantial tenant base, with 42.8% of households renting, a share higher than the 11.5% owning outright. Median rent is $485 a week and vacancy is 4.0%, giving investors a useful starting point for assessing cash flow, although purchase pricing remains essential because no current median house price is quoted. Rental growth of 26.3% supports recent demand, while the 4.93% annual growth trend and internal migration point to continuing population pressure. Only 8 development applications were recorded over 12 months, so the investment case is driven more by resident inflow and established housing demand than by a large current construction pipeline.
Development Activity
Total DAs
11
Last 12 Months
10
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+900.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Baringa's median age of 29 is 11 years below the national average, and its average household size of 3.0 is 0.5 people above the national figure. Couples with children represent 50.1% of families, compared with 30.6% for couples without children, helping explain the strong demand for four-bedroom homes. The overseas-born share is 27.5%, which is 5.9 percentage points above the national level. English ancestry is the largest reported group at 1,917 people, followed by Scottish at 376 and Irish at 368. No religion accounts for 2,425 people versus 1,663 identifying with Christianity. Compared with older nearby communities, Baringa's 38.7% turnover rate reflects a newer and more mobile resident base.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
83.2%
Houses
16.4%
Townhouse
0.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Baringa is dominated by detached family housing: 83.2% of dwellings are separate houses, 16.4% are semi-detached and just 0.4% are apartments. Four or more bedrooms account for 56.1% of homes, while three-bedroom dwellings make up 38.2%, a pattern that is more family-oriented than apartment-led. Renting accounts for 42.8%, compared with 45.7% paying a mortgage and 11.5% owning outright. Median rent is $485 weekly, with rent equal to 23.7% of household income and mortgage costs equal to 22.0%. Compared with established Caloundra, the newer housing mix and high mortgage share point to a suburb where household formation and loan commitments remain central to demand.
Mortgage / mo
$1,950
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $485.
$745
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $745 · units $650
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$939
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.0%
Unoccupied
63
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
50.1%
Couples with children
30.6%
Couples, no children
17.8%
Single parent
1,306
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Baringa's leading industry at 28.6% of employment, or 475 workers, followed by Construction at 10.5% and 175 workers, Retail at 8.4% and 139 workers, Education at 7.8% and 129 workers, and Professional or Technical services at 6.4% and 107 workers. Professionals number 502, while Trades account for 365 and Community or Personal services 364, creating a mix suited to health, building and service work. Labour-force participation is 76.6%, unemployment is 4.3% and full-time employment is 57.5%. The household income percentile of 76.8 is higher than a midpoint profile. SEIFA results are mixed: IEO is decile 5, IER decile 7, IRSD decile 6 and IRSAD decile 6, suggesting economic resources are stronger than some education measures.
Unemployment
4.3%
Labour Force
2,515
Unemployed
107
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
57.5%
Part-time
32.1%
Participation
76.6%
Employed
2,408
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
28.7%
Postgraduate
6.4%
Born Overseas
27.5%
Dwellings
1,500
Transport to Work
Baringa covers 2.67 square kilometres and has a density of 1,726 people per square kilometre. Daily mobility is strongly car-based, with 78.1% driving to work, compared with 1.6% using public transport and 1.4% walking or cycling; the 14.2% working-from-home share is higher than public transport use. Families should confirm nearby primary and secondary school options, transport times and enrolment zones against the exact address, since practical access can vary across a growing area. The IRSAD and IRSD scores are both in decile 6, indicating a middle-range socioeconomic position, while 4.2% of residents need assistance and volunteering is 11.3%. Compared with a transit-oriented suburb, Baringa's car dependence is the clearest livability trade-off.
Drive
78.1%
Public Transport
1.6%
Walk / Cycle
1.4%
Work from Home
14.2%
Population Forecast
+4.93%/yr
(+1,176 people/yr)
High GrowthBaringa is classified as a high-growth area, with a forecast trend of 4.93% annually and internal migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is forecast at 196.7% over 10 years, a much stronger signal than a stable established market, because new housing continues to attract relocating households. The trajectory is labelled Mixed: working-age share has risen 2.7 percentage points, while the senior share has fallen 3.7 points. Affordability improved from 71.8 in 2011 to 56.2 in 2021, alongside real income growth of 31.2%. The gentrification score is 0, with the area described as New development and Not gentrifying, so growth is currently tied more to expansion than to inner-suburban upgrading.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+103
Net Internal / yr
+1,626
Gentrification Signal
New development
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Baringa compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baringa a good suburb to live in?
Baringa suits households wanting newer detached housing, with 83.2% of dwellings separate houses and a median age of 29. Compared with older nearby suburbs, it has stronger growth but greater reliance on cars, with 78.1% driving to work.
What is the median house price in Baringa?
A current median house price is not stated. Buyers can still use the $1,950 monthly mortgage benchmark and $485 weekly median rent when planning affordability, then compare recent sales for homes with 3 or 4 bedrooms.
What schools are in Baringa?
School options and enrolment zones should be confirmed against the exact address through Queensland school services. This is particularly important in a compact 2.67 square kilometre suburb with a young median age of 29 and ongoing housing growth.
Is Baringa safe?
Use current Queensland Police incident information and inspect the immediate street before deciding, rather than relying on a suburb-wide assumption. Baringa has 4,604 residents, so local conditions can vary between residential pockets and busier roads.
Is Baringa good for property investment?
Baringa has 42.8% renters, $485 weekly median rent and a 4.0% vacancy rate. Rental growth of 26.3% and a 4.93% annual growth trend compare favourably with a stagnant market, but investors still need current sales evidence because no median house price is available.
How is Baringa's population changing?
Baringa currently has 4,604 residents and sits in a high-growth setting. The wider area records 196.7% population change over 10 years, with a 4.93% annual trend driven by internal migration, while the trajectory is Mixed rather than uniformly accelerating.
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). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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