Barrack Heights
NSW 2528 • Rest of NSW
About Barrack Heights
Barrack Heights is a coastal suburb in the Shellharbour local government area on the South Coast of New South Wales, approximately 100 kilometres south of Sydney. With a population of around 6,003, it is a working-class community with strong English, Australian, and Macedonian heritage. The suburb sits close to Lake Illawarra and the coast, offering an affordable alternative to Sydney with a median age of 41.
The suburb provides a laid-back coastal lifestyle with proximity to Warilla Beach and Lake Illawarra for water sports and fishing. Shellharbour City Centre and Stockland Shellharbour shopping centre are nearby for retail needs. Barrack Heights is popular with families and long-term residents, offering affordable housing with a median rent of $380/week. Local schools, parks, and sporting facilities serve the community, and the nearby Shellharbour Marina and village add to the area's appeal.
Barrack Heights falls under postcode 2528 and is governed by Shellharbour Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Shellharbour electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 34, 34A — Shellharbour to Warilla 10-15 min
- 76 — Wollongong via Warilla 40-50 min
Commute to Sydney
🛣️ Most residents work locally in Shellharbour/Wollongong rather than commuting to Sydney. Train to Wollongong ~30 min.
Residential streets with limited footpaths; shops and station require driving or bus for most residents
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Barrack Heights Public School ICSEA 873Hunter St
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Warilla High School ICSEA 968Keross Ave
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Lake Illawarra High School ICSEA 894Reddall Pde
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Lake Illawarra South Public School ICSEA 954109-129 Reddall Pde
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Mount Warrigal Public School ICSEA 885Hogarth Ave
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Peterborough School ICSEA 938William Ave
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Warilla North Public School ICSEA 872Oldfield St
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Warilla Public School ICSEA 937Leawarra Ave
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Windang Public School ICSEA 988Oakland Ave
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Barrack Heights by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Barrack Heights Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Barrack Heights" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
229 state housing + 18 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 271
- 2. North Macedonia 168
- 3. New Zealand 49
- 4. Scotland 47
- 5. Germany 45
- 6. Italy 44
- 7. Croatia 43
- 8. Philippines 39
- 9. Thailand 24
- 10. Wales 21
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)