Barjarg Postcode
Victoria
Located in Victoria, Barjarg is a locality approximately 135 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Barjarg is 3723, and residents use the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Barjarg has a population of 141 (70 males, 71 females). The median age is 56 years.
The median weekly household income in Barjarg is $1,854, with a median personal income of $1,017 per week.
The median weekly rent is $253 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.
94% of residents were born in Australia.
94.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.5% speak another language.
The employment rate in Barjarg shows 74 people employed (39 full-time, 28 part-time).
The most common occupations are managers (15), professionals (9), and technicians & trades (8).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Barjarg has an IRSAD score of 1073 placing it in decile 10 (most advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Barjarg covers an area of 89.4 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 2 persons per km².
Statistically, Barjarg sits within the Wellington area, part of the broader Latrobe - Gippsland region. It falls under the Murrindindi local government area.
The federal electorate for Barjarg is Indi (Rural).
Barjarg Details
| Postcode | 3723 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 141 |
| Median Age | 56 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,854/week |
| Median Personal Income | $1,017/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $253 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 89.4 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 53 |
| Completed Year 12 | 44.0% |
| Australian Citizens | 90.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (most advantaged) |
| Latitude | -36.9242 |
| Longitude | 145.9950 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 135 km |
| Region (SA4) | Latrobe - Gippsland |
| Area (SA3) | Wellington |
| Local Government | Murrindindi |
| Federal Electorate | Indi |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 27 (19.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 3 (2.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 25 (17.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 38 (27.0%) |
| 65+ years | 46 (32.6%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 7 (5.0%) |
| Cancer | 7 (5.0%) |
| Diabetes | 6 (4.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 6 (4.3%) |
| Asthma | 5 (3.5%) |
| Arthritis | 3 (2.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 8 (16.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 18 (36.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 24 (48.0%) |