Barney Point vs Gladstone South
Barney Point scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gladstone South (970) sits above Barney Point (969).
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Barney Point and Gladstone South side by side
| Measure | Barney Point | Gladstone South |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $275/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 46.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 51.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 969 | 970 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 0 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 80 | 100 |
| Population | 1,065 | – |
| Median age | 46 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 813 mm | 813 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°C | 31.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Gladstone South edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 969).
Barney Point vs Gladstone South: common questions
Does Barney Point or Gladstone South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gladstone South scores 970 vs 969 in Barney Point. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Barney Point or Gladstone South?
Barney Point scores 18/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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