Overall score
Barnsley
42.1/100
Edgeworth
48.2/100
Barnsley for families and investment; Edgeworth for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Barnsley
42.1/100
Edgeworth
48.2/100
Crime rate
Barnsley
54.1 / 1k
Edgeworth
64.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barnsley
35
Edgeworth
107
Population
Barnsley
1,735
Edgeworth
6,401
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 | Barnsley | Edgeworth |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.1/100 | 48.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.5/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.1 / 1k | 64.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 45 | 129 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 35 | 107 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 67 |
| Green cover | 31.0% | 21.8% |
| Population | 1,735 | 6,401 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Barnsley is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, while Edgeworth is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Barnsley sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Edgeworth is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Barnsley is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook; Edgeworth answers with schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access. On housing, Barnsley sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Edgeworth.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Edgeworth, while Barnsley 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.