Barton vs Symonston ACT
Two Australian Capital Territory suburbs, about 4 km apart, side by side — straight from the official numbers.
The numbers
| Barton | Symonston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,946 | 655 |
| Median age | 39 | 55 |
| Median rent (weekly) | $525 | $275 |
| Owner-occupied | 51% | 66% |
| Family households | 48% | 32% |
| SEIFA advantage (decile of 10) | 10 | 1 |
| Tree canopy | 10% | 5% |
| Population 2011 | 1,183 | 648 |
What stands out
Symonston rents cheaper — $275 vs $525 a week at the census.
Barton ranks higher on the SEIFA advantage scale (decile 10 vs 1).
Barton is the greener of the two (10% vs 5% tree canopy).
Growth since 2011: Barton +64%, Symonston +1%.
In short
The two sit about 4 km apart in a straight line, both in Australian Capital Territory.
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