Federal Electorate · Area profile
Barton
40 km²
The population of Barton has grown by 28% since 2011, bringing the total to 181,643 people. It is a diverse, well-educated community where nearly half of all residents were born overseas. The area is remarkably accessible, with a high proportion of people working from home and almost every house within a short walk of parks and shops. This blend of international heritage and urban convenience makes it a distinctive part of the Bayside region.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 36. Children under 15 make up 15.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
Nearly half of residents (49.6%) were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Chinese, Australian, and English.
Language diversity is very high, with 57.0% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and about 10.6% of residents speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is varied, with 43.5% identifying as Christian and 29.3% reporting no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen 16 points since 2011.
Barton is highly qualified, with 34.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, and 69.5% of residents have completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $1,937, which is higher than most similar areas. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose 15 points since 2011 to reach 25.6%.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 20.6% having a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much lower than the national figure at 5.4%.
Community participation is lower than in most areas, with only 8.5% of people volunteering. This is well below the national figure of 14.1%.
Families here tend to be slightly larger than average, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up the largest group at 58.5%.
Renters are common here at 39.0%, which is well above the national average. Homes are often smaller and more expensive, with the typical weekly rent at $480 and a far lower number of three-bedroom homes compared to the state.
Transport habits are distinct, as 36.5% of people work from home and 15.6% of homes have no car. Public transport use is also well above the national average.
The area is quite mobile, with 40.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 18.4% of the population, a figure well above the national average.
About 58.6% of adults are working or looking for work. While professionals make up the largest occupational group at 28.5%, the unemployment rate of 5.7% is slightly higher than the national figure.
Barton is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.5. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school, and 99.1% are within 15 minutes of groceries.