Barrack Point 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 Point | Lake Illawarra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.1/100 | 43.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.4/100 | 73.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 77.2 / 1k | 77.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 64 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 81 |
| Planning activity | 53 | 14 |
| Population | 725 | 3,288 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBarrack Point
- Best for beach lifestyleLake Illawarra
- Best for investmentLake Illawarra
- Best for best valueLake Illawarra
- Best for best schoolsLake Illawarra
Comparison summary
Barrack Point and Lake Illawarra offer different strengths across official suburb data. Lake Illawarra leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Lake Illawarra; Housing (desirability) favours Lake Illawarra; Crime rate favours Barrack Point. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Barrack Point, Beach lifestyle → Lake Illawarra, Investment → Lake Illawarra, Best value → Lake Illawarra.