Paroo Shire Council

Barringun

QLD4490

Barringun at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

17

Median age 32

The brief

What to know about Barringun.

Barringun (4490) sits in the Paroo region of Queensland.

Barringun has roughly 17 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.

Barringun 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.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Barringun's population at 17, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic.

Population

17

Median age

32

Family households

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)

$125/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$106/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

17

Median age: 32

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific

QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Paroo Shire Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

515

total offences in 2026 across the Paroo Shire Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences144 (28.0%)
Drug Offences44 (8.5%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order33 (6.4%)
Good Order Offences30 (5.8%)
Traffic and Related Offences24 (4.7%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

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Education

Schools in Barringun.

Frequently asked

About Barringun.

What is the Barringun postcode?
Barringun is in the 4490 postcode, in QLD, in the Paroo Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Barringun?
The median weekly rent for houses is $125, for units it's $106.
How walkable is Barringun?
Barringun has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Barringun?
Barringun is close to Tuen, Cuttaburra, Noorama.
What is the population of Barringun?
Barringun has approximately 17 residents. The median age is 32.

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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