Barrow Island
WABarrow Island is a declining suburb in WA with 45 residents.
- SAL code
- 50076
- SA2
- 510031271
- Population
- 45
Barrow Island, WA had 45 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 6.6% decline over the last five years. The predominant age group is 25-34 years, and the median age sits at 41. The median household income is $0 per week, and households with a mortgage repay around $0 a month. The suburb has 6 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?45
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
-6.6%
3yr: +6.1% · 10yr: -35.9%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$0/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
41
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?6/10
SA2 · middle-range
Unemployment
?1.0%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
No data for this suburb
Parks & green space
?6
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
No data for this suburb
Median House Sale Price
state Valuer-General sale price data not yet loaded for WA
Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from WA police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Ashburton (WA) (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Barrow Island suburb alone is ~45 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 5,969 to 8,335 over 24 years, averaging 1.4% per year.
Government school catchment
Catchment data is not yet available for WA.
Source when available: WA Department of Education — Public School Local-Intake Areas.
Profile
Census snapshot
People
Median age 41 (established), largest age group 25-34 (28.26086956521739%), full-time-heavy workforce (75%).
Median age
41
Avg household size
1
Age distribution
100% working-age (15-64) · WA 65%
Employment
WA 57%
17.8% workforce participation · 0.0% unemployment
Highest year of school completed
WA 63%
100.0% completed Year 12 or equivalent
Bushfire risk
This suburb falls outside every bushfire polygon mapped by the relevant authority. Always confirm at the property address — local conditions and unmapped overlays can still apply.
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions. Source when available: WA DFES Bush Fire Prone Areas and DWER Floodplain Mapping.
Flood risk
Flood data is not yet available for WA.
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions. Source when available: WA DFES Bush Fire Prone Areas and DWER Floodplain Mapping.
Planning zones
Planning-zone data is not yet available for WA.
Source when available: Landgate / WA Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage.