Barton at a glance
Median house
$620,000
Median unit
$705,000
Walk score
48
Car dependent
Population
1,946
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Barton.
The postcode for Barton is 2600 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Barton is $620,000.
Barton (2600) sits in the Woden region of the ACT. The median house here is $620,000, below the the ACT median of around $950K.
Barton has roughly 1,946 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Barton scores 48/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barton's population at 1,946, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (52% own, 48% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (46%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,946
Median age
39
Family households
48%
Lone person
46%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $620,000 on a typical sale, below the the ACT median. Units come in around $705,000, roughly -14% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $124,000. Prices are below the the ACT median, which keeps Barton on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$620,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $705,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$540/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$525/wk
Owner occupied
52%
Renter occupied
48%
At a deeper level
$620,000
$705,000
1,946
Median age: 39
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.53% (median rent $540/wk against a $620,000 price tag). Units yield 3.87% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 48% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.53%
Based on $620,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.87%
Based on $705,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202652%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
51
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
48
90
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Barton.
Local schools for Barton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Telopea Park School
Forrest Primary School
Campbell Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Barton.
- What is the median house price in Barton?
- The median house price in Barton, ACT 2600 is $620,000. The median unit price is $705,000.
- What is the Barton postcode?
- Barton is in the 2600 postcode, in ACT, in the Woden region.
- Where is Barton?
- Barton is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2600. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Woden region.
- What is the average rent in Barton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $540, for units it's $525.
- What schools are in Barton?
- There are 20 schools serving Barton on this page, including Telopea Park School, Forrest Primary School, St Edmund's College Canberra.
- How walkable is Barton?
- Barton has a Walk Score of 48 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 90, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Barton?
- Barton is close to Parkes, Parliament House, Capital Hill, Manuka, Kingston.
- What is the population of Barton?
- The population of Barton is approximately 1,946 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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