Barton, ACT 2600
WodenAll suburbs in postcode 2600
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Median house price
$620,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Barton itself.
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Barton at a glance
- Median unit
- $705,000
- Population
- 1,946
- Median age 39
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Barton
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Barton, houses changed hands at $620,000 in 2024, below the the ACT median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Barton itself. 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.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $540/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $525/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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What to know about Barton
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.
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.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 0°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 608 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Schools in Barton
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 48/100
- Transit
- 90/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 48%
- Lone person
- 46%
- Owner occupied
- 52%
- Renter occupied
- 48%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
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, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 4.53%
- On the $620,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 3.87%
- On the $705,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
51 offences recorded in 2025
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 608 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.4°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 0.4°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Barton
- What is the median house price in Barton?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Barton, ACT 2600 is $620,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Barton itself. The median unit price is $705,000.
- How much is my house worth in Barton?
- A useful starting point is the Barton median house price of $620,000 (units $705,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Barton postcode?
- Barton is in the 2600 postcode, in ACT, in the Woden region.
- Where is Barton?
- Barton is a suburb in the Woden area, ACT 2600.
- 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, Capital Hill, Manuka, Kingston, Forrest.
- 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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