Mount Barney at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
46
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Mount Barney.
The postcode for Mount Barney is 4287 (QLD).
Mount Barney (4287) sits in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland.
Mount Barney has roughly 46 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Mount Barney 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 Mount Barney's population at 46, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are renter-heavy (44% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (38% family, 31% lone person).
Population
46
Median age
49
Family households
38%
Lone person
31%
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)
$175/wk
Owner occupied
44%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
46
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
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.
3,415
total offences in 2026 across the Scenic Rim Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mount Barney.
Local schools for Mount Barney
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Government School Catchment
Maroon State School
Rathdowney State School
Non-Government Schools
The Kooralbyn International School
© 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
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Mount Barney.
- What is the Mount Barney postcode?
- Mount Barney is in the 4287 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- Where is Mount Barney?
- Mount Barney is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4287, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Barney?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $175.
- What schools are in Mount Barney?
- There are 3 schools serving Mount Barney on this page, including Maroon State School, Rathdowney State School, The Kooralbyn International School.
- How walkable is Mount Barney?
- Mount Barney has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mount Barney?
- Mount Barney is close to Barney View, Palen Creek, Maroon, Maroon Dam, Rathdowney.
- What is the population of Mount Barney?
- The population of Mount Barney is approximately 46 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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