Barnsley vs Teralba, NSW suburb comparison

Barnsley for families and investment.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

BarnsleyTeralba

Overall score

Barnsley

40.2/100

Teralba

33.3/100

Crime rate

Barnsley

54.1 / 1k

Teralba

90.7 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Barnsley

34

Teralba

18

Population

Barnsley

1,735

Teralba

2,654

Metric leadBarnsley 6Teralba 32 tiedacross 11 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

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.

CategoryBarnsleyTeralba
Overall score40.2/10033.3/100
Housing (desirability)76.0/10065.9/100
Crime rate54.1 / 1k90.7 / 1k
Schools & preschools22
Parks & reserves11
Public transport stops4530
Walkability30.0/10032.0/100
Nearby amenities3418
Planning activity725
Population1,7352,654
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)3/106/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Barnsley is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, and Teralba is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that balances access with everyday calm.

On the data, Barnsley is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Teralba answers with walkability and a larger local community. On housing, Barnsley sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Teralba.

On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Barnsley, while Teralba remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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