6 Macquarie Street, Barton ACT 2600, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Dec 2014 | $1,915,000 | $1,585 |
| Sold | Aug 2007 | $825,000 | $682 |
Price per m² based on land size of 1208 m².
The residence offers four bedrooms and three bathrooms. It sits on a 1,208 m² block and includes four parking spaces. The property is classified as a house.
Barton is home to several Commonwealth departments, including the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Attorney‑General's Department, which are within the suburb. The house is adjacent to Capital Hill, placing these institutions a short walk or drive away.
The historic Brassey Hotel is about 0.1 km away, and the Barton Observatory is also roughly 0.1 km from the property. The National Press Club lies approximately 0.2 km nearby, offering easy access to cultural venues.
Telopea Park is situated about 0.4 km from the house, providing green space for recreation. Additional parks in Barton include York Park, Bowen Park on the lake’s south shore, and Grevillea Park on the north side of Lake Burley Griffin.
Yes, the Barton Housing Precinct, which is heritage listed, is bounded by Macquarie Street, among others. Properties on Macquarie Street, such as this one, fall within that designated heritage zone.
Barton had a population of 1,946 at the 2021 census, with a high proportion of professionals (46.5 %) and central‑government employees (31.6 %). The median weekly personal income was $1,775, well above the Australian average.
