Barrack Heights vs Barrack Point
The verdict
Barrack Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $882K versus $2.61M in Barrack Point. Barrack Point rates higher for education (46 vs 34). Barrack Point is closer to the coast (190 m vs 1.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Barrack Heights rates higher (50 vs 39/100 in Barrack Point).
Scores
| Barrack Heights | Barrack Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 64 |
| Transport | 60 | 60 |
| Education | 34 | 46 |
| Liveability | 82 | 83 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Barrack Heights | Barrack Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,003 | 725 |
| Median age | 41 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,340 | $1,836 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.0% | 32.9% |
| Born in Australia | 75.6% | 81.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Barrack Heights Stable · Barrack Point High Growth
Property
| Barrack Heights | Barrack Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $882K | $2.61M |
| Median unit price | $696K | $1.25M |
| House price YoY | 5.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 22 |
Median price history
Safety
| Barrack Heights | Barrack Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 50 | 39 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 200 | 552 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 200 | 414 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 683 | 138 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,231 | 3,586 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Barrack Heights | Barrack Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 921 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Barrack Heights · Barrack Point
Transport
| Barrack Heights | Barrack Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 49 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 217 | 216 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.2 km | 3.8 km |
Liveability
| Barrack Heights | Barrack Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.3 km | 190 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 83.3 km | 82.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.4 km | 700 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 2.7 km |
Population & growth
| Barrack Heights | Barrack Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,003 | 725 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,069 | 784 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,476 | 1,339 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.27% | 1.98% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Barrack Heights or Barrack Point?
Barrack Heights has the higher residential safety score (Barrack Heights 50/100 vs Barrack Point 39/100).
Which is more affordable, Barrack Heights or Barrack Point?
Barrack Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $882K versus $2.61M.
Which has better public transport, Barrack Heights or Barrack Point?
Barrack Heights and Barrack Point have similar transport scores.
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