Barnawartha at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
987
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Barnawartha.
The postcode for Barnawartha is 3688 (VIC).
Barnawartha (3688) sits in the Indigo region of Victoria.
Barnawartha has roughly 987 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Barnawartha 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barnawartha's population at 987, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
987
Median age
40
Family households
75%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$293/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
987
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
40
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Barnawartha.
Local schools for Barnawartha
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Government School Catchment
Barnawartha Primary School
Chiltern Primary School
Middle Indigo Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Barnawartha.
- What is the Barnawartha postcode?
- Barnawartha is in the 3688 postcode, in VIC, in the Indigo Shire Council region.
- Where is Barnawartha?
- Barnawartha is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3688, in the Indigo Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Barnawartha?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $293.
- What schools are in Barnawartha?
- There are 15 schools serving Barnawartha on this page, including Barnawartha Primary School, St Joseph's School, Chiltern Primary School.
- How walkable is Barnawartha?
- Barnawartha has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Barnawartha?
- Barnawartha is close to Chiltern, Browns Plains, Cornishtown, Indigo, Chiltern Valley.
- What is the population of Barnawartha?
- The population of Barnawartha is approximately 987 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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