Overall score
Barrack Point
38.4/100
Shell Cove
55.4/100
Barrack Point vs Shell Cove, NSW Suburb Comparison
Barrack Point for families and beach lifestyle; Shell Cove for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Barrack PointShell Cove
Crime rate
Barrack Point
80.8 / 1k
Shell Cove
73.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barrack Point
44
Shell Cove
178
Population
Barrack Point
725
Shell Cove
7,591
Metric leadBarrack Point 2Shell Cove 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 familiesBarrack Point
- Best for beach lifestyleBarrack Point
- Best for investmentShell Cove
- Best for best valueShell Cove
- Best for best schoolsShell Cove
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 | Shell Cove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.4/100 | 55.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.2/100 | 49.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.8 / 1k | 73.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 20 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 56 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 44 | 178 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 43 |
| Green cover | 8.9% | 20.4% |
| Population | 725 | 7,591 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Barrack Point reads as a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm; Shell Cove is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Barrack Point tends to lead on schools and education options, plus a calmer planning outlook, while Shell Cove stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Barrack Point the better fit, while retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Shell Cove.
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.