Barrack Heights NSW 2528 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Barrack Heights is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2528). The median sale price is $879k (+167% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $650/week, a gross rental yield of about 3.8%. It has a population of about 6,003 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $700,000 |
| 2022 | $757,500 |
| 2023 | $761,000 |
| 2024 | $791,000 |
| 2025 | $848,500 |
| 2026 | $878,888 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | $550 |
| 3-bedroom | $680 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (82% of recorded sales, most commonly around 500-700㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 6,003
- Median age: 41
- Median weekly household income: $1,340
- Average household size: 2.5
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 899 · 12th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 879 · 9th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Barrack Heights
- Warilla High School · Secondary School
- Barrack Heights Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Shellharbour Junction Station (train), about 3.2 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Barrack Heights?
The median sale price in Barrack Heights NSW 2528 is $878,888, up 167% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Barrack Heights?
The median weekly rent in Barrack Heights (postcode 2528) is $650 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Barrack Heights?
The estimated gross rental yield in Barrack Heights is about 3.8%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Barrack Heights?
Schools located in Barrack Heights include Warilla High School, Barrack Heights Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Barrack Point 2528
- Blackbutt 2529
- Oak Flats 2529
- Mount Warrigal 2528
- Warilla 2528
- Shellharbour City Centre 2529
- Shellharbour 2529
- Flinders 2529
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.