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Barragup, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Barragup is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 883. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.4 /5.0
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883 Population 128/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
27.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$23,930 Median Income
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$23,930 median income, 7.1% unemployment
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Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$182,000 home value, $910/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population883
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density128/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$23,930
Per Capita$23,930
Unemployment7.1%

Housing

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Home Value$182,000
Rent$910
Ownership88.7%
Housing Units353

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain27.0 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population883
Population Density128 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-32.5498°, 115.7796°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation27.0 inches (687 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,930
Median Age45.0 years

About Barragup

Barragup is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 883. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Barragup has a population of 883 with a density of 128 people per square mile, spread across 6.9 square miles. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

883
Total Population
128
People / sq mi
45.0yrs
Median Age
16% above Australia avg
6.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Barragup vs Australia Average

The median household income in Barragup is $23,930, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,930 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $460, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 84 business establishments.

Income: Barragup vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,930
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,930
Avg Weekly Wage$460

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.1%
97% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)84

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Barragup is $182,000, 35% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $910 (22% below the national average of $1,163). 88.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 353 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$182,000
35% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$910
22% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership88.7%
Owner-Occupied88.7%
Renter-Occupied11.3%
Housing Units353

Property Tax

Climate in Barragup

Barragup has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Feb (24.6°C), the coldest is Jul (14.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 632 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.2°C / 76°F 18.9° / 29.4° 18.6
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 19.4° / 29.8° 12.6
Mar 23°C / 73°F 18.2° / 27.8° 17.2
Apr 20°C / 68°F 15.8° / 24.1° 37.5
May 17.2°C / 63°F 13.4° / 21.1° 82.5
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 11.6° / 18.8° 117.7
Jul 14.1°C / 57°F 10.7° / 17.5° 113.1
Aug 14.6°C / 58°F 11° / 18.1° 94.1
Sep 15.6°C / 60°F 11.8° / 19.3° 64.3
Oct 17.8°C / 64°F 13.6° / 22° 33.9
Nov 20.1°C / 68°F 15.6° / 24.6° 25.0
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 17.3° / 27.2° 15.9
Barragup enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²)
Population Density128/sq mi
Coordinates-32.5498°N, 115.7796°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.0"
29% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.05"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 22, 2022.

Jan 22, 2022 32 km WSW of Wagin, Australia M4.2 147 km
May 6, 2005 5 km NW of Bullsbrook, Australia M2.8 103 km
Mar 4, 2006 9 km ESE of Donnybrook, Australia M2.7 119 km
Mar 15, 2005 46 km NE of Boddington, Australia M2.7 100 km
Apr 23, 2001 19 km WNW of Narrogin, Australia M2.7 118 km
Jun 12, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.7 127 km
May 12, 2005 31 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.6 149 km
Feb 18, 2002 22 km SE of Collie, Australia M2.5 118 km
Apr 15, 2005 10 km SSW of York, Australia M2.5 109 km
Jun 14, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 125 km
Aug 11, 2003 25 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in
February 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in Warmest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
April 67°F (19°C) 1.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 6.8 in
July 53°F (12°C) 7.1 in Coldest, Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest

Barragup has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and December the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Barragup

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Perth 6IX classic hits 60s 70a 80s MP3 64 kbps
917TheWave AAC+ 192 kbps
Hellenic Radio Perth MP3 320 kbps
96fm AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Barragup

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mandurah Community Museum
Mandurah Peel Convention Centre

Libraries in Barragup

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Lakelands Library and Community Centre0.0
Mandurah Library0.0
Mandurah TAFE Library0.0
Safety Bay Public Library0.0
Warnbro Community Public Library0.0

Gas Stations in Barragup

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Shell

Breweries in Barragup

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boundary Island Brewery
Thorny Devil Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Barragup

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Barragup

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perth International AirportPERLarge Airport
Perth Jandakot AirportJADMedium Airport
Between Lakes Private AirstripSmall Airport
Dwellingup AirstripSmall Airport
HMAS Stirling Military AirportSmall Airport
Lake Clifton AirstripSmall Airport
Langley Park AirstripSmall Airport
MidwaySmall Airport
Murray FieldSmall Airport
Pinjarra North AirstripSmall Airport
Pinjarra Skydiving AirstripSmall Airport
Preston Field - Blair HoweSmall Airport
Rottnest Island AirportRTSSmall Airport
Serpentine AirportSmall Airport
Unknown Farm StripSmall Airport
Wheeler DromeSmall Airport
Wheeler FieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barragup

What is the population of Barragup?

Barragup has a population of 883 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 128 people per square mile, spread across 6.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Barragup expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,930, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $182,000 (35% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $910 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Barragup?

Barragup enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.0 inches.

How is the job market in Barragup?

The unemployment rate in Barragup is 7.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $460. There are 84 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Barragup?

The median home value in Barragup is $182,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $910. The homeownership rate is 88.7%.

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