Indigo Shire Council

Barnawartha

VIC3688

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

987

Median age: 40

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

40

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences23 (57.5%)
A Crimes against the person9 (22.5%)
E Justice procedures offences7 (17.5%)
C Drug offences1 (2.5%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

15

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

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Education

Schools in Barnawartha.

Local schools for Barnawartha

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Government School Catchment

Barnawartha Primary School

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Chiltern Primary School

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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.

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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