Gladstone - Biloela
Barney Point
Barney Point at a glance
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
1,065
Median age 46
About
Welcome to Barney Point.
Barney Point (4680) sits in the Gladstone - Biloela region of Queensland.
Barney Point has roughly 1,065 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$275/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
46%
Renter occupied
51%
At a deeper level
1,065
Median age: 46
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barney Point's population at 1,065, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (46% own, 51% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (44%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,065
Median age
46
Family households
51%
Lone person
44%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Barney Point scores 18/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Getting around
Walkability.
18
10
80
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Barney Point.
Local schools for Barney Point
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Government School Catchment
Gladstone Central State School
Gladstone State High School
Gladstone South State School
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Frequently asked
About Barney Point.
- What is the Barney Point postcode?
- Barney Point is in the 4680 postcode, in QLD, in the Gladstone - Biloela region.
- What is the average rent in Barney Point?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $275, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Barney Point?
- There are 12 schools serving Barney Point on this page, including Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Gladstone Central State School, Gladstone State High School.
- How walkable is Barney Point?
- Barney Point has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 80.
- What suburbs are near Barney Point?
- Barney Point is close to Gladstone South, South Gladstone, Gladstone Bc, Gladstone Central, Gladstone.
- What is the population of Barney Point?
- Barney Point has approximately 1,065 residents. The median age is 46.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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