Barton vs Narrabundah
The verdict
Barton rates higher for liveability (73 vs 64). Narrabundah rates higher for transport (54 vs 49). Narrabundah is closer to the coast (101.9 km vs 104.0 km).
Scores
BartonNarrabundah
| Barton | Narrabundah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 69 |
| Transport | 49 | 54 |
| Education | 93 | 91 |
| Liveability | 73 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Barton | Narrabundah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,946 | 6,455 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,462 | $2,353 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 72.7% | 64.5% |
| Born in Australia | 62.5% | 66.2% |
| Avg household size | 1.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Barton Moderate Growth · Narrabundah Moderate Growth
Property
| Barton | Narrabundah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Barton | Narrabundah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 50 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 310 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 257 | 248 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 103 | 341 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,494 | 3,594 |
Barton is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Barton | Narrabundah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,156 | 1,056 |
See the full school list on each profile: Barton · Narrabundah
Transport
| Barton | Narrabundah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 54 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 41 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 21 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Barton | Narrabundah | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.0°C | 12.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 615 | 615 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 6 |
| Parks | 7 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 104.0 km | 101.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.1 km | 6.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Barton | Narrabundah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,946 | 6,455 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,140 | 7,037 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,179 | 7,229 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.40% | 2.18% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Barton or Narrabundah?
Barton has a higher average school ICSEA (Barton 1156 vs Narrabundah 1056; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Barton or Narrabundah?
Narrabundah has the higher transport score (Barton 49/100 vs Narrabundah 54/100).
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