Barnsley vs Edgeworth, NSW Suburb Comparison

Barnsley for families and investment; Edgeworth for retirees and value.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

BarnsleyEdgeworth

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

Metric leadBarnsley 4Edgeworth 81 tiedacross 13 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryBarnsleyEdgeworth
Overall score42.1/10048.2/100
Housing (desirability)58.5/10071.0/100
Crime rate54.1 / 1k64.6 / 1k
Schools & preschools24
Weather (desirability)60.5/10060.5/100
Parks & reserves13
Public transport stops45129
Walkability30.0/10078.0/100
Nearby amenities35107
Planning activity867
Green cover31.0%21.8%
Population1,7356,401
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)3/102/10

Comparison summary

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.

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