Barney View
QLD 4287 • Queensland
About Barney View
Barney View is a sparsely populated rural locality in Queensland's Scenic Rim Region, situated approximately 114 kilometres south-southwest of Brisbane CBD. With only 38 residents recorded at the 2021 Census, it is one of the most remote and thinly settled communities in Southeast Queensland, occupying rugged terrain near the McPherson Range. The locality takes its name from the imposing Mount Barney, a prominent peak in the Scenic Rim that attracts bushwalkers and climbers from across the region.
Barney View is a destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with access to Lamington National Park and the Mount Barney National Park offering challenging hiking trails through subtropical rainforest and rocky granite ridges. The tiny community retains a historic character, with the Barney View Community Church (formerly Methodist) standing as a heritage landmark. Residents live a self-sufficient rural lifestyle, with the nearest towns of Rathdowney and Boonah providing essential services.
Barney View falls under postcode 4287 and is governed by the Scenic Rim Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wright, while state elections fall under the Scenic Rim electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4287
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4287 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4287; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ No public transport; car essential
Very remote rural locality with no footpaths or public services nearby
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.
Parks & Reserves
There is 1 park or reserve in Barney View.
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Scenic Rim Local Government Area, which contains Barney View. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.