Overall score
Barlows Hill
31.4/100
Inverness
35.7/100
Barlows Hill vs Inverness, QLD suburb comparison
Barlows Hill for families and beach lifestyle; Inverness for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Barlows HillInverness
Crime rate
Barlows Hill
36.6 / 1k
Inverness
37.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barlows Hill
0
Inverness
2
Population
Barlows Hill
834
Inverness
460
Metric leadBarlows Hill 3Inverness 41 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesInverness
- Best for familiesBarlows Hill
- Best for beach lifestyleBarlows Hill
- Best for investmentInverness
- Best for best valueInverness
- 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 | Inverness |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.4/100 | 35.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.0/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.6 / 1k | 37.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 2 |
| Population | 834 | 460 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Barlows Hill is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Inverness is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Where Barlows Hill is shaped by the coast, Inverness offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Barlows Hill is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a larger local community; Inverness answers with housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Barlows Hill sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Inverness.
Barlows Hill suits people chasing a beach lifestyle more clearly, whereas Inverness is the stronger match for retirees and investors.