Barnsley vs Killingworth
The verdict
Barnsley is more affordable, with a median house price of $789K versus $970K in Killingworth. Barnsley rates higher for transport (50 vs 21). Barnsley is closer to the coast (14.3 km vs 17.8 km).
Scores
| Barnsley | Killingworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 25 |
| Transport | 50 | 21 |
| Education | 34 | 32 |
| Liveability | 49 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Barnsley | Killingworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,735 | 690 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,784 | $2,091 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 12.5% | 16.8% |
| Born in Australia | 92.5% | 94.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3.1 |
Growth: Barnsley Moderate Growth · Killingworth Moderate Growth
Property
| Barnsley | Killingworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $789K | $970K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Barnsley | Killingworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 115 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 115 | 435 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 634 | 435 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,977 | 4,203 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Barnsley | Killingworth | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · Killingworth
Transport
| Barnsley | Killingworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 21 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 14 |
| 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 | 6.8 km |
Liveability
| Barnsley | Killingworth | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.3 km | 17.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 110.8 km | 109.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.6 km | 13.9 km |
Population & growth
| Barnsley | Killingworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,735 | 690 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,808 | 719 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,188 | 870 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.04% | 1.03% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Barnsley or Killingworth?
Killingworth has the higher residential safety score (Barnsley 66/100 vs Killingworth 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Barnsley or Killingworth?
Barnsley is more affordable, with a median house price of $789K versus $970K.
Which has better public transport, Barnsley or Killingworth?
Barnsley has the higher transport score (Barnsley 50/100 vs Killingworth 21/100).
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