Barrack Point vs Blackbutt, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Barrack Point | Blackbutt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.1/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.4/100 | 60.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 77.2 / 1k | 81.1 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 45 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 72 |
| Planning activity | 53 | 2 |
| Population | 725 | 3,291 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesBlackbutt
- Best for beach lifestyleBarrack Point
- Best for investmentBlackbutt
- Best for best valueBlackbutt
Comparison summary
Barrack Point and Blackbutt (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Blackbutt (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Blackbutt (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Barrack Point; Crime rate favours Barrack Point. Quick verdicts: Families → Blackbutt (NSW), Beach lifestyle → Barrack Point, Investment → Blackbutt (NSW), Best value → Blackbutt (NSW).