COMMUNITY VALUES
A SHORT DRIVE THROUGH THE WOMBAT STATE FOREST BRINGS YOU TO BARKSTEAD, A SMALL COMMUNITY WITH JUST A HANDFUL OF HOUSES. THIS PROPERTY COMPRISES A CHARMING COTTAGE WITH AN OLD FASHIONED ESTABLISHED GARDEN ON APPROXIMATELY 2 ACRES OF LAND, WITH SCOPE FOR RENOVATION AND SPACE TO EXTEND THE GARDENS, GROW FRUIT AND VEGETABLES AND KEEP A FEW ANIMALS. PLENTY OF SHEDS AND OUTBUILDINGS FOR VEHICLES AND STORAGE. * TIMBER COTTAGE ON APPROX 2 ACRES * FRONT VERANDAH ENTRY, CENTRAL HALLWAY, 2 EAST FACING BEDROOMS AT THE FRONT * LIVING ROOM WITH SPLIT SYSTEM HEATING/AIRCONDITIONING, OPEN FIREPLACE * COUNTRY KITCHEN WITH WOOD STOVE * BATHROOM WITH SHOWER, WC, VANITY * HEAPS OF SHEDDING AND STORAGE * MAINS POWER CONNECTED, SEPTIC WASTE WATER, RAINWATER COLLECTION * 10 MINUTES DRIVE FROM DAYLESFORD, 20 MINUTES TO BALLAN, 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES TO MELBOURNE. EASY ACCESS TO BALLARAT, AROUND 25 MINUTES. RAE CORRIS : 0408 358 772
The size of Barkstead is approximately 21.1 square kilometres. It has 1 park covering nearly 29.8% of total area. The population of Barkstead in 2016 was 42 people. By 2021 the population was 41 showing a population decline of 2.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Barkstead is 60-69 years. Households in Barkstead are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Barkstead work in a trades occupation.In 2021, 94.40% of the homes in Barkstead were owner-occupied compared with 106.60% in 2016.
Barkstead has 29 properties. As at 30 November 2025:
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