Overall score
Barmaryee
43.1/100
Yeppoon
59.0/100
Barmaryee for retirees and investment; Yeppoon for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Barmaryee
43.1/100
Yeppoon
59.0/100
Crime rate
Barmaryee
36.9 / 1k
Yeppoon
36.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barmaryee
6
Yeppoon
187
Population
Barmaryee
925
Yeppoon
7,037
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.
Barmaryee reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Yeppoon is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Barmaryee tends to lead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Yeppoon stands out for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. On housing, Barmaryee sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Yeppoon.
Barmaryee suits retirees and investors more clearly, whereas Yeppoon is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.