Barton vs Parkes

Barton and Parkes (ACT) are neighbouring areas with very different profiles. Barton has a population of 1,946 people, while Parkes (ACT) is largely non-residential with no residents. In Barton, the typical weekly personal income is far higher at $1,775, compared to just $225 in Parkes (ACT). Barton also has a noticeably older population, with a typical age of 39 compared to 32 in Parkes (ACT), and a far larger number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Both areas are similarly positioned relative to the national figure for school advantage. They share many local features, including an identical number of schools within 3 km and nearly the same percentage of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. While Barton is very walkable, Parkes (ACT) is a walker's paradise with a higher walkability score and far more homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries.