Overall score
Barrack Point
38.4/100
Lake Illawarra
38.8/100
Barrack Point vs Lake Illawarra, NSW Suburb Comparison
Barrack Point for retirees and families; Lake Illawarra for investment 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
44
Lake Illawarra
83
Population
Barrack Point
725
Lake Illawarra
3,288
Metric leadBarrack Point 2Lake Illawarra 101 tiedacross 13 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 familiesBarrack Point
- Best for beach lifestyleBarrack Point
- Best for investmentLake Illawarra
- Best for best valueLake Illawarra
- Best for best schoolsBarrack Point
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 | 38.4/100 | 38.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.2/100 | 77.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.8 / 1k | 80.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 64 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 44 | 83 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 18 |
| Green cover | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| 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 calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Lake Illawarra is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Retirees may find Barrack Point the better fit, while people chasing a beach lifestyle and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Lake Illawarra.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.