Barrack Heights vs Lake Illawarra, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Barrack Heights | Lake Illawarra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.7/100 | 43.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.3/100 | 73.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 77.6 / 1k | 77.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 92 | 64 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 79 | 81 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 14 |
| Population | 6,003 | 3,288 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBarrack Heights
- Best for beach lifestyleLake Illawarra
Comparison summary
Barrack Heights and Lake Illawarra offer different strengths across official suburb data. Barrack Heights leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Barrack Heights; Housing (desirability) favours Lake Illawarra; Parks & reserves favours Barrack Heights. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Barrack Heights, Beach lifestyle → Lake Illawarra.