Overall score
Barlows Hill
36.4/100
Inverness
38.6/100
Barlows Hill vs Inverness, QLD Suburb Comparison
Barlows Hill for families and beach lifestyle; Inverness for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Barlows HillInverness
Crime rate
Barlows Hill
63.3 / 1k
Inverness
62.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barlows Hill
0
Inverness
4
Population
Barlows Hill
834
Inverness
460
Metric leadBarlows Hill 3Inverness 52 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 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 | 36.4/100 | 38.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.4/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.3 / 1k | 62.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| 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% | 25.2% |
| 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, schools and education options, and a larger local community; Inverness answers with housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability. On housing, Barlows Hill sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Inverness.
Barlows Hill suits families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Inverness is the stronger match for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.