Barrack Point at a glance
Population
725
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Barrack Point.
The postcode for Barrack Point is 2528 (NSW).
Barrack Point (2528) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Barrack Point has roughly 725 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barrack Point's population at 725, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
725
Median age
48
Family households
72%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$480/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
725
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
26
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Barrack Point.
Local schools for Barrack Point
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Government School Catchment
Warilla High School
Peterborough School
Warilla Public School
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Frequently asked
About Barrack Point.
- What is the Barrack Point postcode?
- Barrack Point is in the 2528 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Barrack Point?
- Barrack Point is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2528, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Barrack Point?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $480.
- What schools are in Barrack Point?
- There are 20 schools serving Barrack Point on this page, including Warilla High School, Peterborough School, Warilla Public School.
- What suburbs are near Barrack Point?
- Barrack Point is close to Barrack Heights, Warilla, Lake Illawarra, Shellharbour Square, Shellharbour City Centre.
- What is the population of Barrack Point?
- The population of Barrack Point is approximately 725 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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