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Barneys Reef vs Cope

The verdict

Barneys Reef is more affordable, with a median house price of $500K versus $1.11M in Cope. Cope is closer to the coast (196.0 km vs 213.0 km).

Scores

Barneys ReefCope
Barneys ReefCope
Overall46
Transport00
Education13
Liveability77

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Barneys ReefCope
Population0113
Median ageData not available43
Median household income (wk)Data not available$1,125
Bachelor degree or higherData not available8.2%
Born in AustraliaData not available77.0%
Avg household sizeData not available2.4

Growth: Barneys Reef Moderate Growth · Cope Moderate Growth

Property

Barneys ReefCope
Median house price$500K$1.11M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$500$500
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not available56

Median price history

Safety

Barneys ReefCope
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100kData not available885
Motor vehicle theft /100kData not available0
Domestic assault /100kData not available885
Total incidents /100k (all)Data not available8,850

Total incidents over time

Schools

Barneys ReefCope
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Barneys Reef · Cope

Transport

Barneys ReefCope
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)15.7 km14.8 km

Liveability

Barneys ReefCope
Summer max temp32.5°C32.5°C
Winter max temp16.0°C16.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)580580
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)213.0 km196.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)246.5 km229.8 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)20.5 km15.6 km

Population & growth

Barneys ReefCope
Population (2021)0113
Estimated 2025Data not available117
Projected 2041Data not available125
Annual growth rateData not available0.87%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Barneys Reef or Cope?

Barneys Reef is more affordable, with a median house price of $500K versus $1.11M.

Which has better public transport, Barneys Reef or Cope?

Barneys Reef and Cope have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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