Overall score
Barrack Point
37.8/100
Lake Illawarra
47.0/100
Barrack Point vs Lake Illawarra, NSW suburb comparison
Barrack Point for retirees; Lake Illawarra for beach lifestyle and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Barrack PointLake Illawarra
Crime rate
Barrack Point
80.8 / 1k
Lake Illawarra
80.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barrack Point
41
Lake Illawarra
81
Population
Barrack Point
725
Lake Illawarra
3,288
Metric leadBarrack Point 2Lake Illawarra 9across 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 retireesBarrack Point
- Best for beach lifestyleLake Illawarra
- Best for best valueLake Illawarra
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 | Lake Illawarra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.8/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.4/100 | 73.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.8 / 1k | 80.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 64 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 81 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 16 |
| Population | 725 | 3,288 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Barrack Point is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Lake Illawarra is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Barrack Point pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Lake Illawarra is the better pick for housing affordability and parks and reserves. On housing, Barrack Point sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Lake Illawarra.
Retirees may find Barrack Point the better fit, while people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors are more likely to prefer Lake Illawarra.