Barrack Point crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
30 recorded in this period, compared with 28 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Barrack Point
Barrack Point is a coastal residential suburb located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, within the City of Shellharbour local government area and bearing the postcode 2528. Situated approximately 100 kilometres south of Sydney, the locality occupies a prominent headland bordered by the Tasman Sea to the east, Little Lake and the suburb of Warilla to the north, and Shellharbour to the south. Demographically, the suburb is primarily residential, characterized by low-density housing and a stable population that reflects the broader coastal suburban profile of the Illawarra region.
Local life in Barrack Point is closely tied to its coastal geography, with outdoor recreation centered around surfing, fishing, and walking tracks along the shoreline. While the suburb itself is predominantly residential, it offers immediate access to commercial, retail, and dining amenities in the adjacent village of Shellharbour and the larger Warilla commercial precinct. Education, healthcare, and broader municipal services are accessed within the wider Shellharbour City Council area.
Historically, the land surrounding Barrack Point was traditionally inhabited by the Wodi Wodi people, an Aboriginal language group of the Dharawal nation. European settlement in the area began in the 19th century, initially driven by agriculture, timber-getting, and maritime activities. Over the 20th century, the locality transitioned from a rural and holiday destination into a permanent residential suburb, developing alongside the broader urban expansion of the Illawarra coastline.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 3 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 725 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.