Barnsley vs Holmesville
The verdict
Barnsley is more affordable, with a median house price of $789K versus $835K in Holmesville. Holmesville rates higher for transport (56 vs 50). On the separate residential safety score, Holmesville rates higher (76 vs 66/100 in Barnsley).
Scores
| Barnsley | Holmesville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 50 |
| Transport | 50 | 56 |
| Education | 34 | 37 |
| Liveability | 49 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Barnsley | Holmesville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,735 | 1,413 |
| Median age | 39 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,784 | $1,884 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 12.5% | 16.4% |
| Born in Australia | 92.5% | 91.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.9 |
Growth: Barnsley Moderate Growth · Holmesville Moderate Growth
Property
| Barnsley | Holmesville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $789K | $835K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 25 |
Median price history
Safety
| Barnsley | Holmesville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 115 | 142 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 115 | 142 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 634 | 425 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,977 | 4,105 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Barnsley | Holmesville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 951 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Barnsley · Holmesville
Transport
| Barnsley | Holmesville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 56 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.9 km | 4.7 km |
Liveability
| Barnsley | Holmesville | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.3 km | 14.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 110.8 km | 112.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.6 km | 10.7 km |
Population & growth
| Barnsley | Holmesville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,735 | 1,413 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,808 | 1,473 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,188 | 1,782 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.04% | 1.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Barnsley or Holmesville?
Holmesville has the higher residential safety score (Barnsley 66/100 vs Holmesville 76/100).
Which is more affordable, Barnsley or Holmesville?
Barnsley is more affordable, with a median house price of $789K versus $835K.
Which has better public transport, Barnsley or Holmesville?
Holmesville has the higher transport score (Barnsley 50/100 vs Holmesville 56/100).
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