Barlows Hill vs Cooee Bay, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Barlows Hill | Cooee Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.7/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.0/100 | 21.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 31.8 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 24 |
| Population | 834 | 942 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesCooee Bay
- Best for beach lifestyleBarlows Hill
- Best for investmentBarlows Hill
- Best for best valueBarlows Hill
Comparison summary
Barlows Hill and Cooee Bay offer different strengths across official suburb data. Cooee Bay leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Cooee Bay; Housing (desirability) favours Barlows Hill; Crime rate favours Cooee Bay. Quick verdicts: Families → Cooee Bay, Beach lifestyle → Barlows Hill, Investment → Barlows Hill, Best value → Barlows Hill.