Overall score
Barmaryee
41.0/100
Yeppoon
50.1/100
Barmaryee for families and value; Yeppoon for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Barmaryee
41.0/100
Yeppoon
50.1/100
Crime rate
Barmaryee
63.5 / 1k
Yeppoon
63.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barmaryee
8
Yeppoon
193
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.
| Category | Barmaryee | Yeppoon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.0/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.5 / 1k | 63.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 18.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 17 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 193 |
| Green cover | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| Population | 925 | 7,037 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 3/10 |
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, parks and reserves, and walkability. On housing, Barmaryee sits in a gently premium band, compared with a expensive feel in Yeppoon.
Barmaryee suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Yeppoon is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
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.