Barnsley vs Killingworth, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Barnsley | Killingworth |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.5/100 | 18.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 0.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.9 / 1k | 52.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 45 | 26 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 34 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 3 |
| Population | 1,735 | 690 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesKillingworth
- Best for investmentBarnsley
- Best for best valueBarnsley
- Best for best schoolsBarnsley
Comparison summary
Barnsley and Killingworth (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Barnsley leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Barnsley; Housing (desirability) favours Barnsley; Crime rate favours Barnsley. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Killingworth (NSW), Investment → Barnsley, Best value → Barnsley, Best schools → Barnsley.