Overall score
Barrack Point
37.8/100
Flinders
55.6/100
Barrack Point vs Flinders, NSW suburb comparison
Barrack Point for beach lifestyle and investment; Flinders for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Barrack PointFlinders
Crime rate
Barrack Point
80.8 / 1k
Flinders
73.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barrack Point
41
Flinders
65
Population
Barrack Point
725
Flinders
7,118
Metric leadBarrack Point 2Flinders 72 tiedacross 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 retireesFlinders
- Best for familiesFlinders
- Best for beach lifestyleBarrack Point
- Best for investmentBarrack Point
- Best for best valueFlinders
- Best for best schoolsFlinders
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 | Flinders |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.8/100 | 55.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.4/100 | 60.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.8 / 1k | 73.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 80 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 65 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 10 |
| Population | 725 | 7,118 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Barrack Point is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Flinders is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Barrack Point leans into coastal living, while Flinders feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Barrack Point is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Flinders answers with parks and reserves and public transport access.
Choose Barrack Point if you are weighing people chasing a beach lifestyle; lean toward Flinders for retirees and families.