Overall score
Barmaryee
41.0/100
Inverness
38.6/100
Barmaryee for families and schools.
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Head to head
Overall score
Barmaryee
41.0/100
Inverness
38.6/100
Crime rate
Barmaryee
63.5 / 1k
Inverness
62.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barmaryee
8
Inverness
4
Population
Barmaryee
925
Inverness
460
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Barmaryee | Inverness |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.0/100 | 38.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.5 / 1k | 62.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 4 |
| Green cover | 12.8% | 25.2% |
| Population | 925 | 460 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Barmaryee is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Inverness is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Barmaryee is stronger for a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability; Inverness answers with stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Barmaryee sits in a gently premium band, compared with a expensive feel in Inverness.
Value-focused buyers may find Barmaryee the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Inverness.
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.