Baranduda (Vic.)

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According to evaluations of ABS demographic releases for the surrounding region, alongside new address points verified by Districts since the national headcount, the suburb of Baranduda has a population estimated at 4,088 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 1,047 residents (34.4%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 3,041 individuals. This adjustment is calculated from the resident population of 4,088, which Districts determined by analyzing the June 2025 ERP release from the ABS combined with an additional 452 validated new addresses recorded after the census. A population of this size results in a density of 134 persons per square kilometer, offering substantial personal space and capacity for future expansion. The suburb of Baranduda outpaced the SA3 area (2.4%) and the wider SA4 region with its 34.4% expansion rate since 2021, establishing it as a regional growth leader. Population expansion was mostly propelled by interstate relocations, which made up roughly of total population additions lately, though natural increase and overseas migration also contributed positively.

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The suburb of Baranduda possesses a highly trained workforce with strong representation in core service industries, an unemployment rate of only 1.7%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.7% over the prior year, based on localized statistical data. As of March 2026, there are 2,225 employed locals, and the jobless rate sits 2.0% below the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%. Participation in the labor force is also elevated, standing at 72.5% compared to 61.1% across Regional Vic. Census data indicates that a modest 11.9% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic containment measures.

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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics for the 2023 financial year show that earnings in the suburb of Baranduda fall below the national benchmark, with a median of $52,740 and a mean of $60,409. This is in contrast to Regional Vic., where the median is $50,954 and the average is $62,728. Factoring in a Wage Price Index lift of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be roughly $57,814 for the median and $66,220 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual earnings in the suburb of Baranduda place it at the 71st percentile nationally. Looking at income distributions, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket contains 42.0% of local earners (1,716 individuals), which mirrors the broader metropolitan trend where this bracket accounts for of earners. Residents keep of their income after meeting housing costs, showing solid discretionary capacity, and the area is positioned in the th decile of the SEIFA index.

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Residential patterns in the suburb of Baranduda at the time of the latest Census showed that standalone houses made up 99.5% of properties, while other configurations like semi-detached dwellings or apartments accounted for 0.5%, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in the suburb of Baranduda was lower than the regional average, standing at 28.4%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (56.5%) or rented (15.1%). The median monthly home loan repayment was $1,684, which is notably higher than the Regional Vic. average of $1,430. Weekly rent was also higher at a median of $355 compared to the regional figure of $285. In contrast, the median mortgage cost in the suburb of Baranduda is lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are below the national median of $375.

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Families constitute the vast majority of households at 82.0%, which is broken down into 40.7% couples with children, 33.3% couples without children, and 7.7% single parent households. Non-family households represent the remaining 18.0% of the area, consisting of lone person households at 16.7% and group homes at 1.2%. The median household size in the suburb of Baranduda is 2.8 occupants, which is larger than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.

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The suburb of Baranduda shows lower tertiary attainment rates compared to the state, with 22.6% of residents holding a university degree relative to the Victorian average of 33.4%. This highlights a clear area for targeted educational policy. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary credential at 14.4%, followed by graduate diplomas at 4.7% and postgraduate degrees at 3.5%. Technical qualifications are highly prevalent, as 43.0% of residents aged 15+ have completed vocational training, comprising advanced diplomas at 13.3% and certificates at 29.7%.

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Transport networks in the suburb of Baranduda include 8 active transit stops. These points are connected to 4 distinct routes, which combine to offer 96 passenger services each week. Accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 592 meters from their nearest transit point. The suburb is predominantly residential, and 98% of commuters use a private vehicle to travel to work. Households average 1.9 vehicles, which is higher than the regional norm. A minor 11.9% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.

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Public health records indicate notable challenges in the suburb of Baranduda, with analysis of mortality figures and chronic disease rates showing an elevated prevalence of common conditions, particularly within older cohorts, alongside a relatively low rate of private health insurance, which covers about 51% of the population (~2,075 people).

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The suburb of Baranduda has a lower level of cultural diversity than average, with 92.3% of residents born in Australia, 94.9% holding citizenship, and 97.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 51.3% of the community, which is higher than the 47.3% recorded across Regional Vic.

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The median age in the suburb of Baranduda is 36 years, which is notably lower than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and slightly below the Australian benchmark of 38 years. The 5 - 14 age group is highly represented at 16.3% compared to Regional Vic., whereas the 65 - 74 age bracket is less common at 6.1%. Post-census updates indicate that the local population has grown younger, with the median age falling from 37 to 36, representing a drop of 1.1 years. Specifically, the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 9.8% to 13.0%, and the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 12.5% to 14.7%. In contrast, the 65 to group decreased from to , and the to cohort fell from to . By the age structure is projected to shift significantly, with the to bracket expected to grow by people (), rising from to .

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Baranduda currently has an estimated 298 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 179 children aged 0-2 and 120 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 43% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 53% by 2041 (to approximately 456 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 490. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 14.8 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally.