Overall score
Barnsley
42.1/100
Teralba
34.5/100
Barnsley vs Teralba, NSW Suburb Comparison
Barnsley for retirees and families; Teralba for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BarnsleyTeralba
Crime rate
Barnsley
54.1 / 1k
Teralba
90.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barnsley
35
Teralba
22
Population
Barnsley
1,735
Teralba
2,654
Metric leadBarnsley 7Teralba 33 tiedacross 13 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.
| Category | Barnsley | Teralba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.1/100 | 34.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.5/100 | 56.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.1 / 1k | 90.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 45 | 30 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 35 | 22 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 28 |
| Green cover | 31.0% | 2.6% |
| Population | 1,735 | 2,654 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Barnsley is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, and Teralba is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
On the data, Barnsley is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access; Teralba answers with walkability, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Barnsley sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Teralba.
On balance, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Barnsley, while Teralba 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.