# Barrack Point

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Rest of NSW › Shellharbour › 2528, NSW

Area: 0 km²

Higher incomes and a notably older population set Barrack Point apart from most similar areas. The typical resident is 48, making it far older than the national figure. It is a prosperous community where many people own their homes outright and enjoy higher than average weekly incomes. This combination of wealth and an ageing demographic creates a stable, established residential feel in this small New South Wales pocket.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 23.6% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up a smaller proportion of the population at 15.6%, which is a little below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 725 | +15.6% since 2011 |
| Median age | 48 yrs | +11.6% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 2.6% | +9.4% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 23.6% | +38.2% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 15.6% | -25.4% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 8.0% | +8.6% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 32.7%, Seniors (65+) 23.6%, Young adults (25–44) 16.7%, Children (0–14) 15.6%, Youth (15–24) 13.9%

**Marital status** — Married 53.3%, Never married 28.7%, Divorced 12.1%, Widowed 4.6%, Separated 2.1%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

While 13.5% of residents were born overseas—higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Most people here have Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 13.5% | +5.9% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 81.4%, England 5.8%, India 0.8%, New Zealand 0.8%, South Africa 0.7%

**Ancestry** — Australian 46.6%, English 37.1%, Irish 10.6%, Scottish 8.1%, Italian 3.3%, German 2.9%, Dutch 2.2%, Greek 1.4%, Filipino 0.8%, Indian 0.6%

## Language

English is the primary language for 90.8% of the community. Only 3.7% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 3.7% | -37.0% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.4% | -5.0% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 90.8%, Arabic 0.7%, Italian 0.6%

## Religion

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 62.6% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 29.8%, a figure well below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 29.8% | +70.4% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 62.6%, No religion 29.8%, Not stated 6.9%, Buddhism 0.4%

## Education & Qualifications

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher (21.3%) are more common than in most similar areas, though this remains well below the state average. Year 12 completion is around 44.1%, far below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 44.1% | +37.5% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 21.3% | +103.5% since 2011 |
| Schools within 3 km | 13 | — |
| Average school size | 387 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 962 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 44.1%, Year 10 31.5%, Year 9 or below 10.4%, Year 11 6.3%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 35.9%, Bachelor degree 21.9%, Advanced diploma / diploma 15.8%, Postgraduate degree 5.8%, Graduate diploma / certificate 5.3%, Certificate I / II 2.3%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 15.8%, Management & commerce 14.6%, Education 12.3%, Architecture & building 11.1%, Health 10.6%, Society & culture 9.0%, Food, hospitality & personal services 7.3%, Creative arts 1.8%, Agriculture & environment 1.5%, Natural & physical sciences 1.3%, Information technology 1.0%

## Income

Wealth is a standout feature, as the typical family income of $2,510 a week is much higher than in most similar areas. About 26.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is well above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $783 | +47.7% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,836 | +66.5% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,510 | +71.8% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 14.7% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 26.4% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 23.4%, $650–$1,499 22.7%, $4,000 or more 18.2%, Under $650 17.1%, $3,000–$3,999 8.2%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 41.0%, $650–$1,499 27.5%, $1,500–$2,999 19.9%, $3,000 or more 5.9%

## Health & Disability

A slightly higher number of people need help with daily activities (5.5%) compared to most similar areas. However, the rate of mental health conditions is a little below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 28.1% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 6.5% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 5.5% | +44.1% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 10.2%, Asthma 7.7%, Mental health 6.5%, Heart disease 5.9%, Other condition 5.7%, Diabetes 3.6%, Cancer 2.9%, Lung condition 1.9%, Stroke 1.2%, Dementia 1.0%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 63.4%, One condition 19.3%, Two conditions 5.2%, Three or more 3.4%

## Community Participation

More people provide unpaid care here (13.7%) than in most similar areas. Volunteering is lower than most areas, though still a little above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 14.0% | -15.1% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 13.7% | +23.4% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 24.1% | -24.2% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 1.6% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 22.0% | -11.7% since 2011 |

## First Nations

There are 19 First Nations people in the area. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 37, and enjoys a typical personal income that is well above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 19 | — |
| First Nations median age | 37 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $762 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,499 | — |

## Family & Households

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per home. There is a higher proportion of people living alone (29.0%) than in most similar areas, which is well above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.6 | +4.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 9.5% | -10.6% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 29.0% | -6.9% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 61.5%, Couples without children 29.2%, One-parent families 9.5%

**Household size** — 2 people 34.9%, 1 person 29.0%, 4 people 15.2%, 3 people 11.2%, 5 people 7.4%, 6 or more 3.3%

## Housing & Dwellings

Home ownership is very high, with 47.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is far less common here than across the state, though typical weekly rents are among the highest for similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $480 | +50.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,600 | +20.0% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 19.0% | -3.1% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 47.6% | +7.3% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 64.7% | -4.6% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 74.0% | +11.9% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 47.6%, Owned with a mortgage 31.2%, Rented 19.0%, Not stated 1.9%, Other tenure 1.5%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 64.7%, Other dwelling 17.5%, Townhouse / semi-detached 10.4%, Flat or apartment 5.2%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 34.9%, 3 bedrooms 27.5%, 2 bedrooms 13.4%, 1 bedroom 12.3%, 5 or more 11.5%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 39.2%, $550–$749 35.3%, $200–$349 21.6%, $750 or more 5.9%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 36.9%, $3,000 or more 28.6%, $1,000–$1,799 11.9%, Under $1,000 10.7%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is very car-dependent, with 0.0% of people commuting by public transport. However, 25.8% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 4.6% | -31.9% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 25.8% | +895.8% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 11.03 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 259.3 | — |
| Public transport routes | 1 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 0 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 77 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 55.2%, Worked at home 25.8%, Car (passenger) 3.3%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 38.2%, 1 vehicle 35.9%, 4 or more 12.2%, 3 vehicles 11.1%, No vehicle 4.6%

## Migration & Movement

Movement is relatively stable, as 33.0% of people moved in the last five years. This is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 33.0% | -6.0% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 5.1% | -32.8% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Adults working or looking for work (57.0%) are fewer than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are construction and healthcare.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | -29.9% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 57.0% | -0.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 54.0% | -11.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 15.1%, Health care & social assistance 15.1%, Education & training 11.0%, Accommodation & food 9.2%, Retail trade 6.5%, Finance & insurance 5.9%, Professional & technical 5.3%, Manufacturing 5.0%, Public administration & safety 5.0%, Mining 3.3%, Transport & warehousing 3.0%, Rental & real estate 2.7%, Administrative & support 2.7%, Electricity, gas & water 1.2%, Other services 1.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.9%, Wholesale trade 0.9%, Arts & recreation 0.9%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 23.4%, Managers 16.0%, Clerical & administrative 14.2%, Technicians & trades 12.5%, Community & personal service 12.2%, Sales workers 7.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.5%, Labourers 6.5%

## Walkability

The area is quite walkable, with all homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. Most residents (85.2%) can also walk to groceries within 15 minutes, though no health services are nearby.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 5.3 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 5.4 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 84.7% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 85.2% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 76.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 17.9 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 76 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 2.7% | — |

## Schools serving Barrack Point

13 schools, 5,029 students, average ICSEA 962.

By sector: Government 11, Catholic 2

By type: Primary 9, Secondary 3, Combined 1

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Warilla High School | Government | Secondary | 1.0 km | 1,020 |
| Warilla Public School | Government | Primary | 1.6 km | 279 |
| Peterborough School | Government | Combined | 1.6 km | 115 |
| Shellharbour Public School | Government | Primary | 1.7 km | 368 |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 1.9 km | 405 |
| Barrack Heights Public School | Government | Primary | 2.2 km | 192 |
| Warilla North Public School | Government | Primary | 2.4 km | 167 |
| Mount Warrigal Public School | Government | Primary | 2.5 km | 185 |
| Flinders Public School | Government | Primary | 2.7 km | 518 |
| Lake Illawarra South Public School | Government | Primary | 2.8 km | 177 |

## Nearby areas

[Barrack Heights](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10208/barrack-heights) · [Warilla](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL14169/warilla) · [Shellharbour](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13548/shellharbour) · [Lake Illawarra](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12259/lake-illawarra) · [Flinders](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11537/flinders) · [Mount Warrigal](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12812/mount-warrigal) · [Shellharbour City Centre](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13549/shellharbour-city-centre) · [Shell Cove](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13547/shell-cove)

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