Barney Point vs South Gladstone, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Barney Point | South Gladstone |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.8/100 | 40.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.3/100 | 31.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.8 / 1k | 48.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 8 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 47 |
| Population | 1,065 | 3,476 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesSouth Gladstone
- Best for familiesBarney Point
- Best for investmentSouth Gladstone
- Best for best valueSouth Gladstone
- Best for best schoolsSouth Gladstone
Comparison summary
Barney Point and South Gladstone offer different strengths across official suburb data. South Gladstone leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours South Gladstone; Housing (desirability) favours South Gladstone; Crime rate favours South Gladstone. Quick verdicts: Retirees → South Gladstone, Families → Barney Point, Investment → South Gladstone, Best value → South Gladstone.