Barton ACT

Postcode 2600 · Unincorporated ACT LGA

Barton is a small community in Australian Capital Territory within the Unincorporated ACT local government area (postcode 2600). With a population of 1,946, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 39. Households earn a median income of $128K per year, with an average household size of 1.7 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

Units have a median price of $705,000 (-6% YoY). The median weekly rent is $525 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,015.

Barton is served by 1 school, including 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 1153, which is well above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 19 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 private hospital. The crime rate in the Unincorporated ACT LGA is below average at 2,261 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Barton offers a gross rental yield of 3.9%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($705K/$1.0M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -6.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.9% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$705K/$1.0M Below Median
Affordability5.5x Affordable
Price Momentum-6.0% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$106,019
Mean Income$120,084
Earners1,534
YoY Change+6.4%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education10/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN UNIT
$705K
-6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$525
POPULATION
1,946
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age39
Household Size1.7
HH Income /wk$2,462
Personal Income /wk$1775
Mortgage /mth$2,015
CRIME (Unincorporated ACT LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)2,261
Total Incidents44
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops19
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1153
Total Students1,586
Government1
Telopea Park SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 1153
HOSPITALS (1)
Barton Private Hospitalprivate
Data: 2024