Spyglass-Barton's Bluff, Austin, Texas facts for kids
Spyglass-Barton's Bluff is a neighborhood in Austin, Texas. It is located in the southwest part of the city. This area includes ZIP codes 78746 and 78704.
Sometimes called Barton's Bluff-Spyglass, this neighborhood is a long, narrow area. It sits between the Mopac Expressway and Barton Creek in northwest Austin. To the south, it borders the Capital of Texas Highway. To the east, you'll find the Barton Hills neighborhood and the Barton Creek Greenbelt. The Zilker neighborhood is to the north. Across MoPac, there's the Barton Creek Square Mall and the town of Rollingwood.
Most buildings in Spyglass-Barton's Bluff were built in the 1990s. The neighborhood has offices and single-family homes. It also has many apartments, townhomes, and condominiums.
Spyglass-Barton's Bluff is part of District 8. This is one of the areas represented by a member of the Austin City Council, who helps make decisions for the city.
About the People Living Here
In 2009, about 1,967 people lived in Spyglass-Barton's Bluff. The neighborhood covers about 0.909 square miles. This means there were about 2,165 people per square mile. This is a bit less crowded than the average for Austin.
The people living here are generally younger than in other parts of Austin. In 2009, the average age for males was 20.5 years, and for females, it was 18.9 years. This is younger than the city's average age, which was around 29 to 30 years old.
Schools in the Area
Students in Spyglass-Barton's Bluff attend schools in the Eanes Independent School District. This school district is known for its good schools.
The schools that serve this neighborhood are:
- Cedar Creek Elementary School
- Hill Country Middle School
- Westlake High School
