Overall score
Barney Point
34.5/100
West Gladstone
48.4/100
Barney Point vs West Gladstone, QLD Suburb Comparison
West Gladstone for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Barney PointWest Gladstone
Crime rate
Barney Point
85.8 / 1k
West Gladstone
85.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barney Point
42
West Gladstone
119
Population
Barney Point
1,065
West Gladstone
4,844
Metric leadBarney Point 0West Gladstone 92 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWest Gladstone
- Best for investmentWest Gladstone
- Best for best valueWest Gladstone
- Best for best schoolsWest Gladstone
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Barney Point | West Gladstone |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.5/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.6/100 | 60.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 85.8 / 1k | 85.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 11 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 72.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 42 | 119 |
| Green cover | 5.7% | 7.2% |
| Population | 1,065 | 4,844 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Barney Point is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and West Gladstone is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Barney Point is stronger for relatively affordable housing and improving crime trends; West Gladstone answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer West Gladstone, while Barney Point remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.