Overall score
Barlows Hill
36.4/100
Farnborough
35.0/100
Barlows Hill vs Farnborough, QLD Suburb Comparison
Barlows Hill for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Barlows HillFarnborough
Crime rate
Barlows Hill
63.3 / 1k
Farnborough
62.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barlows Hill
0
Farnborough
4
Population
Barlows Hill
834
Farnborough
469
Metric leadBarlows Hill 4Farnborough 33 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBarlows Hill
- Best for best schoolsBarlows Hill
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Barlows Hill | Farnborough |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.4/100 | 35.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.4/100 | 39.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.3 / 1k | 62.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 4 |
| Green cover | 38.2% | 8.0% |
| Population | 834 | 469 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Barlows Hill is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Farnborough is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone. Barlows Hill sits on a more distant stretch of coast, whereas Farnborough is further into the wider countryside.
Barlows Hill tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and overall desirability, while Farnborough stands out for housing affordability, plus nearby cafés and amenities.
Retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and households prioritising schools may find Barlows Hill the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Farnborough.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.