Scenic Rim Regional Council

Barney View

QLD4287

Barney View at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

38

Median age 59

The brief

What to know about Barney View.

Barney View (4287) sits in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland.

Barney View has roughly 38 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Barney View scores 0/100 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.

Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Barney View's population at 38, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (53%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population

38

Median age

59

Family households

53%

Lone person

53%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$230/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$200/wk

Owner occupied

89%

Renter occupied

16%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

38

Median age: 59

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific

QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Scenic Rim Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

2,005

total offences in 2026 across the Scenic Rim Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences338 (16.9%)
Offences Against Property301 (15.0%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)158 (7.9%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order115 (5.7%)
Other Stealing102 (5.1%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Barney View.

Local schools for Barney View

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Maroon State School

Prep-6CoEdGovernment
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Rathdowney State School

Prep-6CoEdGovernment
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Non-Government Schools

The Kooralbyn International School

Prep-12CoEdIndependent
View Catchment

© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1304 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

28.9°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

12.0°C

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Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Barney View.

What is the Barney View postcode?
Barney View is in the 4287 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Barney View?
The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $200.
What schools are in Barney View?
There are 3 schools serving Barney View on this page, including Maroon State School, Rathdowney State School, The Kooralbyn International School.
How walkable is Barney View?
Barney View has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Barney View?
Barney View is close to Mount Barney, Palen Creek, Rathdowney, Maroon, Maroon Dam.
What is the population of Barney View?
Barney View has approximately 38 residents. The median age is 59.

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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