Barrack Heights
NSW 2528 · Shellharbour
6,003 (2021) → 6,069 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Shellharbour local government area (est. 83,053 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Barrack Heights is a stable suburb in Shellharbour, NSW 2528, about 83km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $882K 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2528 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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 March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 966 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Warilla High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 968
- Barrack Heights Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 873
- Aspect South Coast School, Barrack HeightsPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Warilla Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 937
- Peterborough SchoolCombined · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 938
- Mount Warrigal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 885
- Amity College Illawarra CampusCombined · Independent · 1.4km
- Warilla North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 872
- Nazareth Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1052
- Oak Flats High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 932
- Shellharbour Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 999
- Balarang Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 974
- Flinders Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1004
- Lake Illawarra High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 894
- Stella Maris Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1050
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 5,231 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Barrack Heights?
In Barrack Heights, the median house price is $882K and the median unit price is $696K. Median weekly house rent is $720.
How far is Barrack Heights from Sydney CBD?
Barrack Heights is about 83.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 217 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Barrack Heights?
Barrack Heights has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 921 (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.