9 Young Street, Barton ACT 2600, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Sep 2011 | $1,050,000 | $1,209 |
| Sold | Feb 1994 | $281,000 | $323 |
Price per m² based on land size of 868 m².
9 Young Street is a standalone house situated on a generous 868 m² block of land. The property offers ample space typical of low‑density residences within the suburb.
The house sits on an 868 m² land parcel, providing a sizable garden or outdoor area. This size is considerably larger than the average dwelling lot in many urban settings.
Barton is adjacent to Capital Hill and hosts several Commonwealth departments, including the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, the Attorney‑General's Department, and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. These facilities are within short walking distance of the property.
Within roughly 0.4 km you’ll find the Brassey Hotel, Barton Observatory, Telopea Park, the National Press Club, and the Hotel Realm. The area also includes several embassies and the Australian National Low Emissions Coal Research and Development centre.
Barton’s heritage includes the Barton Housing Precinct from the 1920s, built to house public servants for the new Parliament House. The suburb also features heritage‑listed sites such as the Edmund Barton Building and the Brassey Hotel, reflecting its early 20th‑century development.
Barton is a professional‑focused community, with nearly half of its residents working in central government and a median personal weekly income of $1,775. The suburb has a young adult population, with about 26 % aged 25‑34, and a high proportion of single‑person households.
The suburb sits primarily on Silurian Canberra Formation calcareous shale, while a small outcrop of Ordovician Pittman Formation greywacke appears along Canberra Avenue. Additionally, Tertiary river gravels are present in the Blackall Street area.
