The size of Bara is approximately 39.7 square kilometres. The population of Bara in 2011 was 349 people. By 2016 the population was 17 showing a population decline of 95.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Bara is 60-69 years. Households in Bara are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Bara work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 83.9% of the homes in Bara were owner-occupied compared with 69.3% in 2016.