Barnsley vs Edgeworth
The verdict
Edgeworth is more affordable, with a median house price of $789K versus $789K in Barnsley. Edgeworth rates higher for liveability (73 vs 49). Edgeworth is closer to the coast (11.7 km vs 14.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Barnsley rates higher (66 vs 58/100 in Edgeworth).
Scores
| Barnsley | Edgeworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 59 |
| Transport | 50 | 61 |
| Education | 34 | 39 |
| Liveability | 49 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Barnsley | Edgeworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,735 | 6,401 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,784 | $1,435 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 12.5% | 17.3% |
| Born in Australia | 92.5% | 87.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Barnsley Moderate Growth · Edgeworth High Growth
Property
| Barnsley | Edgeworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $789K | $789K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $538K |
| House price YoY | -4.4% | 23.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $565 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 33 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Barnsley | Edgeworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 115 | 156 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 115 | 250 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 634 | 609 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,746 | 5,468 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Barnsley | Edgeworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 950 | 991 |
See the full school list on each profile: Barnsley · Edgeworth
Transport
| Barnsley | Edgeworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 61 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 68 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.9 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Barnsley | Edgeworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.3 km | 11.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 110.8 km | 112.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.6 km | 7.3 km |
Population & growth
| Barnsley | Edgeworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,735 | 6,401 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,808 | 7,197 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,188 | 9,371 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.04% | 2.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Barnsley or Edgeworth?
Barnsley has the higher residential safety score (Barnsley 66/100 vs Edgeworth 58/100).
Which is more affordable, Barnsley or Edgeworth?
Edgeworth is more affordable, with a median house price of $789K versus $789K.
Which has better schools, Barnsley or Edgeworth?
Edgeworth has a higher average school ICSEA (Barnsley 950 vs Edgeworth 991; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Barnsley or Edgeworth?
Edgeworth has the higher transport score (Barnsley 50/100 vs Edgeworth 61/100).
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