Barrack Point
NSW 2528 • New South Wales
About Barrack Point
Barrack Point is a small seaside locality in the City of Shellharbour in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, situated on the coast between Warilla to the north and Shellharbour village to the south. With a population of 725 at the 2021 census, the locality covers just 0.43 square kilometres of coastal headland and beach fringe. Barrack Point is part of the broader Shellharbour urban area, approximately 85 kilometres south of Sydney and 15 kilometres south of Wollongong. It falls within the federal electorate of Whitlam and the NSW state electorate of Shellharbour.
Barrack Point is a quiet coastal enclave prized for its ocean frontage and relaxed beach lifestyle. The Surfrider Caravan Park and a popular surfing beach draw visitors from across the Illawarra, while the nearby Shellharbour village offers restaurants, cafés and boutique shops. Residents enjoy the coastal ambience with easy access to Shellharbour's boat harbour, aquatic reserves and a growing restaurant precinct at The Waterfront. The suburb is well-suited to retirees, families and sea-change buyers attracted to the Illawarra coastal lifestyle at a more accessible price point than Sydney's northern beaches.
Barrack Point falls under postcode 2528 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wollongong electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 33, 34 — Shellharbour City Centre / Dapto Station ~20–30 min
- Bulli Bus Service — Wollongong ~30 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ No direct train — nearest stations are Dapto (~12 km north) or Kiama (~15 km south). Local buses connect to Dapto Station for the South Coast Line to Wollongong and Sydney. Wollongong CBD is ~20 min by car.
Barrack Point is a small coastal locality with limited local amenities. Walking along the beach and foreshore is pleasant, but a car is needed for shopping, services and commuting to Shellharbour or Wollongong.
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 Point by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Barrack Point Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Barrack Point" under Suburb