Overall score
Barnsley
40.2/100
West Wallsend
39.6/100
Barnsley vs West Wallsend, NSW suburb comparison
Barnsley for investment; West Wallsend for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BarnsleyWest Wallsend
Crime rate
Barnsley
54.1 / 1k
West Wallsend
48.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barnsley
34
West Wallsend
2
Population
Barnsley
1,735
West Wallsend
2,981
Metric leadBarnsley 3West Wallsend 44 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWest Wallsend
- Best for familiesWest Wallsend
- Best for investmentBarnsley
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 | West Wallsend |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.2/100 | 39.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.1 / 1k | 48.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 45 | 52 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 34 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 16 |
| Population | 1,735 | 2,981 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Barnsley is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, and West Wallsend is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with approachable housing and suburban calm.
Barnsley pulls ahead on nearby cafés and amenities and a calmer planning outlook, whereas West Wallsend is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Barnsley suits investors more clearly, whereas West Wallsend is the stronger match for retirees and families.