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Barrack Heights

NSW 2528 · Shellharbour

6,003 (2021) → 6,069 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Shellharbour local government area (est. 83,053 residents)

60
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

6,003
Population
$858K
Median house (2025)
50
Safety score
60
Transport score

Barrack Heights is a stable suburb in Shellharbour, NSW 2528, about 83km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $858K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 60/100, and is right by the coast. Barrack Heights has an overall score of 60/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 50/100.

83.3 km
To Sydney CBD
1.3 km
To coast
$680/wk
Median rent (house)
3.2 km
To nearest station

Demographics

6,003
Population
41
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Shellharbour LGA population (est. 2025)83,053
Median household income (weekly)$1,340
vs NSW median-27.6%
Bachelor degree or higher17.0%
Born in Australia75.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,012 / 238 / 24

Top countries of birth: England (4.51%), North Macedonia (2.8%), New Zealand (0.82%), Scotland (0.78%), Germany (0.75%)

Top languages: Macedon (3.81%), Spanish (1.18%), Italian (1.05%), Serbian (0.85%), Croatian (0.75%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$858K+7.8%
Median house (2025)
$656K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$680 / $550 wk
Rental yield (house)4.1%
Days on market (house)33 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

50
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

12
Break & enter dwelling200/100k
15
Steal from dwelling250/100k
12
Motor vehicle theft200/100k
41
Domestic assault683/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
17
Non-domestic assault283/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 399 (all categories, latest year)6,647 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

32

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

51
Within 10km3 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 966 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Warilla High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 970
  • Barrack Heights Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 870
  • Aspect South Coast School, Barrack HeightsPrimary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Warilla Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 925
  • Willans Hill SchoolCombined · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 931
  • Peterborough SchoolCombined · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 960
  • Mount Warrigal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 894
  • Amity College Illawarra CampusCombined · Independent · 1.4km
  • Warilla North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 868
  • Nazareth Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1042
  • Oak Flats High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 933
  • Shellharbour Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1014
  • Balarang Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 970
  • Flinders Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1002
  • Lake Illawarra High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 899

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

60
49Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationOak Flats (3.2 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.0°C
Summer max
17.5°C
Winter max
1,250mm
Rainfall/yr
6.8h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

70 in suburbSupermarkets
30 in suburbCafes/Rest.
5410 in suburbParks
359 in suburbPlaygrounds
441 in suburbPools
50 in suburbGyms
3Dog parks
41 in suburbGPs
50 in suburbPharmacies
10 in suburbChildcare
20 in suburbLibraries
8723 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachShellharbour North Beach (1.4 km)
Nearest hospitalShellharbour Hospital (1.4 km)
Nearest vet2.9 km
Nearest airportSydney (74.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

59

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

5
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
87
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

68

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

54
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
3
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

40

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

1
Theatres
1
Cinemas
1
Museums
0
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

30

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.33

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

24

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

2
Long Day Care
1
Family Day Care
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.50

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.27%
Projected population 20416,476
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Shellharbour

Warilla$888K60transportBarrack Point$1.19M60transportShellharbour$1.21M63transportBlackbutt$995K64transportShellharbour City CentreData not available76transportMount Warrigal$923K60transport

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Frequently asked questions about Barrack Heights

Is Barrack Heights safe?

Barrack Heights has a residential safety score of 50/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,647 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Barrack Heights?

In Barrack Heights, the median house price is $858K and the median unit price is $656K. Median weekly house rent is $680.

How far is Barrack Heights from Sydney CBD?

Barrack Heights is about 83.3 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Barrack Heights?

Barrack Heights has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 920 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Barrack Heights?

Barrack Heights has a transport score of 60/100 and 49 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.