Overall score
Barney Point
36.8/100
Kin Kora
50.3/100
Kin Kora for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Barney Point
36.8/100
Kin Kora
50.3/100
Crime rate
Barney Point
52.8 / 1k
Kin Kora
52.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barney Point
41
Kin Kora
25
Population
Barney Point
1,065
Kin Kora
2,396
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 | Barney Point | Kin Kora |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.8/100 | 50.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.3/100 | 40.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.8 / 1k | 52.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 19.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 25 |
| Population | 1,065 | 2,396 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Barney Point is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Kin Kora is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Barney Point pulls ahead on parks and reserves and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Kin Kora is the better pick for housing affordability and walkability.
Choose Barney Point if you are weighing families; lean toward Kin Kora for retirees and investors.