Overall score
Barrack Point
37.8/100
Blackbutt
50.4/100
Barrack Point vs Blackbutt, NSW suburb comparison
Barrack Point for beach lifestyle and investment; Blackbutt for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Barrack PointBlackbutt
Crime rate
Barrack Point
80.8 / 1k
Blackbutt
73.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barrack Point
41
Blackbutt
72
Population
Barrack Point
725
Blackbutt
3,291
Metric leadBarrack Point 3Blackbutt 8across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesBlackbutt
- Best for beach lifestyleBarrack Point
- Best for investmentBarrack Point
- Best for best schoolsBlackbutt
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Barrack Point | Blackbutt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.8/100 | 50.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.4/100 | 60.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.8 / 1k | 73.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 45 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 72 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 3 |
| Population | 725 | 3,291 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Barrack Point is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Blackbutt is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Where Barrack Point is shaped by the coast, Blackbutt offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Barrack Point is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Blackbutt answers with parks and reserves and public transport access.
Barrack Point suits people chasing a beach lifestyle more clearly, whereas Blackbutt is the stronger match for families and investors.