Barbalin at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
17
Median age 62
The brief
What to know about Barbalin.
The postcode for Barbalin is 6479 (WA).
Barbalin (6479) sits in the Westonia region of Western Australia.
Barbalin has roughly 17 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Barbalin scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barbalin's population at 17, with a median age of 62. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy (30% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (30% family, 0% lone person).
Population
17
Median age
62
Family households
30%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$155/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$50/wk
Owner occupied
30%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
17
Median age: 62
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Barbalin.
Local schools for Barbalin
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Government School Catchment
Mukinbudin District High School
Bencubbin Primary School
Nungarin Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Barbalin.
- What is the Barbalin postcode?
- Barbalin is in the 6479 postcode, in WA, in the Westonia region.
- Where is Barbalin?
- Barbalin is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6479, in the Westonia region.
- What is the average rent in Barbalin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $155, for units it's $50.
- What schools are in Barbalin?
- There are 3 schools serving Barbalin on this page, including Mukinbudin District High School, Bencubbin Primary School, Nungarin Primary School.
- How walkable is Barbalin?
- Barbalin has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Barbalin?
- Barbalin is close to Welbungin, Mukinbudin, Dandanning, Wattoning, Mangowine.
- What is the population of Barbalin?
- The population of Barbalin is approximately 17 (2021 Census). The median age is 62.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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