Barrack Point, NSW 2528 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Barrack Point is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2528, home to 725 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Wollongong local government area and roughly 82 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 725
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $1,836 /week
- Median personal income
- $783 /week
- Median family income
- $2,510 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Shellharbour
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Illawarra
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Whitlam
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $480 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Warilla North Public School
- Peterborough School
- Lake Illawarra High School
- Warilla Public School
- Lake Illawarra South Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 42 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 141 bus stops
- King St Opp Grout St
- King St At Grout St
- Warilla Child Care Centre, King St
- Bradman Av Opp Davidson St
- Queen St Before King St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 11 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 54 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 45 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 21.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 66.7% of the 472 resolvable premises in Barrack Point. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 33.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 66.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,522 across postcode 2528 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 409 violent offences, 308 theft, 175 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Barrack Point?
Barrack Point (NSW 2528) had 725 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Shellharbour local government area.
What is the median rent in Barrack Point?
The median advertised rent in Barrack Point is $480/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Barrack Point?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Barrack Point covering government sectors. Nearest include: Warilla North Public School (0.3 km), Peterborough School (0.8 km), Lake Illawarra High School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Barrack Point?
Barrack Point is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (66.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Barrack Point?
Across postcode 2528, 1,522 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (409), theft (308), property damage (175). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Barrack Point?
In Barrack Point, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (21 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Barrack Point?
141 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Barrack Point centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 42 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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