Barrack Heights
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Barrack Heights is a quiet coastal suburb of New South Wales, just south of Wollongong, celebrated for its easygoing lifestyle and proximity to beautiful beaches. With a mix of family-friendly areas and access to nature, it is a peaceful retreat while providing convenient links to Shellharbour's attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
6,003
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-34.56°, 150.86°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,374
Local Cost
$1,510
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
15.6°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
10.0°C
Record High
42.1°C
Record Low
0.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
923 mm
Internet Speed
177 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
60
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
4
Parks
49
Transport
69
Walk Score
69
Footways
138.0
Airport
WOL
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.