Barney Point vs West 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 | West Gladstone |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.8/100 | 59.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.3/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.8 / 1k | 48.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 11 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 72.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 117 |
| Population | 1,065 | 4,844 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWest Gladstone
- Best for familiesBarney Point
- Best for investmentWest Gladstone
- Best for best valueWest Gladstone
- Best for best schoolsWest Gladstone
Comparison summary
Barney Point and West Gladstone offer different strengths across official suburb data. West Gladstone leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours West Gladstone; Housing (desirability) favours West Gladstone; Crime rate favours West Gladstone. Quick verdicts: Retirees → West Gladstone, Families → Barney Point, Investment → West Gladstone, Best value → West Gladstone.