Barney Point vs West Gladstone
The verdict
West Gladstone rates higher for liveability (79 vs 58). Barney Point is closer to the coast (590 m vs 2.6 km).
Scores
Barney PointWest Gladstone
| Barney Point | West Gladstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 40 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 33 | 40 |
| Liveability | 58 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Barney Point | West Gladstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,065 | 4,844 |
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $908 | $1,324 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.1% | 24.5% |
| Born in Australia | 73.8% | 78.4% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Barney Point — · West Gladstone —
Property
| Barney Point | West Gladstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $475 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Barney Point | West Gladstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 81 | 79 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 657 | 702 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 282 | 248 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,690 | 9,690 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Barney Point | West Gladstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 962 |
See the full school list on each profile: Barney Point · West Gladstone
Transport
| Barney Point | West Gladstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 295.3 km | 295.0 km |
Liveability
| Barney Point | West Gladstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.5°C | 32.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 23.2°C | 23.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 3 |
| Parks | 4 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 590 m | 2.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 439.9 km | 439.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 950 m |
Population & growth
| Barney Point | West Gladstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,065 | 4,844 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,168 | 5,114 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.33% | 1.37% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Barney Point or West Gladstone?
Barney Point has the higher residential safety score (Barney Point 81/100 vs West Gladstone 79/100).
Which has better public transport, Barney Point or West Gladstone?
Barney Point and West Gladstone have similar transport scores.
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