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Barton
2 km²
A huge 64.7% of adults in Barton hold a bachelor degree or higher, making it one of the most highly qualified areas in the region. This professional character is reflected in the high number of residents working in public administration and the typical weekly personal income, which is far above the national figure. The community is primarily made up of young and middle-aged adults, with a striking number of people living alone in apartments. Situated close to the city, it is a highly mobile and walkable place where many residents choose to walk or use public transport to get to work.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The area is noticeably older than the territory average, with a typical resident aged 39 and a high proportion of seniors. It has far fewer children than most areas, while those in de facto relationships are much more common than across the nation.
About a quarter of the population was born overseas, which is slightly lower than the territory average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported by residents.
While 16.8% of people use a language other than English at home, this is well below the national and territory figures. Very few residents speak little or no English.
Nearly half of the population report no religion, a figure well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 32.1%.
Education levels are among the highest at this level, with 81.3% of residents completing Year 12. Qualifications in society and culture are particularly common, consistent with the high number of public service roles.
Earnings are very high here, with the typical personal weekly income far exceeding the national figure. Over 40% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is among the highest standings for similar areas.
Residents are generally healthy, with long-term health conditions and the need for help with daily activities being well below the national average. However, mental health conditions are slightly more common than in most areas.
Unpaid care for children and housework is far below the national figure, which aligns with the small number of children in the area. Notably, there is a very high proportion of people who have served in the Defence Force.
The First Nations population is small, but those who live here have a typical personal income that is far above the national average and are noticeably older than the territory average.
Living arrangements are distinct, with 46.3% of people living alone—far above the national figure. This explains why the typical number of people per home is among the lowest for similar areas.
The area is dominated by flats and apartments, with 90.9% of homes fitting this type. Renting is far more common than in the rest of the country, and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure.
Public transport use is high, supported by a very large number of stops and frequent departures. Many residents enjoy a short commute, with a typical drive time to the city of just six minutes.
Barton is a highly transient community, with 62.1% of people moving house in the last five years. This is far above the national average.
The workforce is very strong, with a high rate of full-time employment and a very low unemployment rate. Over half of the population works in public administration and safety.
The area has a higher overall rate of recorded offences than most areas, though burglary and assault rates are lower. Sexual offences are much higher than in similar areas.
Barton is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a short walk of public transport, parks, and schools. While health services are easy to reach, only about half of residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries.