Barrack Point vs Barrack Heights
Barrack Heights (median $851,000) is roughly 62% cheaper to buy into than Barrack Point ($2,225,000). Over the past year, Barrack Heights (+6.4%) ran 8.5 percentage points ahead of Barrack Point (-2.1%) on house-price growth.
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Barrack Point and Barrack Heights side by side
| Measure | Barrack Point | Barrack Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,225,000 | $851,000 |
| Median unit | $291,600 | $291,600 |
| House price change, 12 months | -2.1% | +6.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | $495/wk | $495/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 964 | 964 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 725 | 6,003 |
| Median age | 48 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1020 mm | 1020 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.1°C | 26.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Barrack Point skews owner-occupied (79%), Barrack Heights runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
- For buyers
- Barrack Heights is the lower entry point at $851,000 median, 62% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Barrack Heights carries both higher gross yield (4.28% vs 1.64%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Barrack Point vs Barrack Heights: common questions
Is Barrack Point or Barrack Heights cheaper to buy in?
Barrack Heights has the lower median house price at $851,000, roughly 62% below Barrack Point ($2,225,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Barrack Point or Barrack Heights?
Over the past 12 months, Barrack Heights grew +6.4% vs -2.1% in Barrack Point, a gap of 8.5 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Barrack Point or Barrack Heights?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.28% in Barrack Heights vs 1.64% in Barrack Point. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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