Barrack Heights, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Barrack Heights is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 6,003. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

6,003 Population 78/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
37.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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About Barrack Heights

Barrack Heights

Barrack Heights is a suburb of the City of Shellharbour in New South Wales, Australia in the local government area of the same name. Many institutions are located in Barrack Heights, including Shellharbour Public Hospital, Shellharbour Private Hospital, Warilla Bowling Club, Warilla Sports Club and Warilla High School.

People

Population6,003
Density78/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population6,003
Population Density78 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates-34.5646°, 150.8569°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation37.5 inches (953 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Barrack Heights

Barrack Heights is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 6,003. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in Barrack Heights

Barrack Heights has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (22°C), the coldest is Jul (12°C). Average annual precipitation is 900 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22°C / 72°F 17.2° / 26.9° 70.1
Feb 21.8°C / 71°F 17.1° / 26.4° 136.7
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 15.6° / 25.3° 107.4
Apr 17.8°C / 64°F 12.2° / 23.3° 65.3
May 14.8°C / 59°F 8.9° / 20.7° 57.3
Jun 12.8°C / 55°F 7.4° / 18.1° 77.9
Jul 12°C / 54°F 6.2° / 17.8° 56.0
Aug 12.8°C / 55°F 6.7° / 18.8° 66.5
Sep 15°C / 59°F 8.7° / 21.3° 44.0
Oct 17°C / 63°F 10.9° / 23.2° 74.5
Nov 18.8°C / 66°F 13.4° / 24.2° 77.5
Dec 20.6°C / 69°F 15.4° / 25.7° 66.9
Barrack Heights enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area77.4 sq mi (200.5 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates34.5646°S, 150.8569°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.22"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 38 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 47 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 65 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 87 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 49 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 108 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 37 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 68 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 145 km
Aug 18, 2007 11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M2.6 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
February 71°F (22°C) 5.5 in Warmest
March 69°F (21°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
November 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
December 69°F (20°C) 3.2 in

Barrack Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 55°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Barrack Heights

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Warilla High School - - - -
Barrack Heights Public School - - - -
Amity College, Illawarra Campus - - - -
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Radio Stations near Barrack Heights

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2MCR 100.3 - Sounds of Macarthur - Macarthur Community Radio australian music, community radio MP3 128 kbps
i98FM - MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Barrack Heights

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Berry Museum
Black Diamond Heritage Centre
Breakwater Battery
Breakwater Battery
Breakwater Battery Military Museum
Breakwater Battery Military Museum
Gerringong Heritage Museum
Historical Aircraft Restoration Society
Illawarra Historical Society Inc & Illawarra Museum
Illawarra Historical Society Inc & Illawarra Museum
Illawarra Light Railway Museum
Science Space
Science Space
Shellharbour City Museum
The Old Court House
The Old Court House
The Pilots Cottage Museum
Tongarra Museum

Libraries in Barrack Heights

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Albion Park library0.0
Bulli Library0.0
Bulli Library0.0
Corrimal Library0.0
Corrimal Library0.0
Dapto District Library0.0
Gerringong Library0.0
Kiama Library0.0
Oak Flats Library0.0
Shellharbour Branch Library0.0
Shellharbour City Library0.0
Thirroul Library0.0
Unanderra Library0.0
Unanderra Library0.0
University of Wollongong Library (16)0.0
University of Wollongong Library (16)0.0
Warrawong District Library0.0
Warrawong District Library0.0
Warrawong Library0.0
Warrawong Library0.0
Wollongong City Library0.0
Wollongong City Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Barrack Heights

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kiama Farmers Market

Gas Stations in Barrack Heights

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol Barrack Heights

Breweries in Barrack Heights

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Resin Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Barrack Heights

TeamLeagueDivision
WIN Entertainment Centre
WIN Stadium

Airports Near Barrack Heights

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport-Large Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS AlbatrossNOAMedium Airport
Shellharbour AirportWOLMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Aberfoyle Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowral Private Airfield-Small Airport
Bullio Airport-Small Airport
Cambewarra Airstrip-Small Airport
Holsworthy (Military) Airport-Small Airport
Jaspers Brush Airfield-Small Airport
Jervis Bay Airport-Small Airport
Mittagong Airport-Small Airport
Robertson Airstrip-Small Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts Airfield-Small Airport
Tadji Park Airstrip-Small Airport
The Oaks Airport-Small Airport
Tucker Creek Airstrip-Small Airport
Wedderburn Aerodrome-Small Airport
Wilton Airport-Small Airport
Yerranderie Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Barrack Heights

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Barrack Heights Post Office

Treatment Centers in Barrack Heights

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Illawarra Cancer Care Centre
Illawarra Radiology Group
Wollongong Campus Medical Centre

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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What is the population of Barrack Heights?

Barrack Heights has a population of 6,003 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 78 people per square mile, spread across 77.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Barrack Heights?

Barrack Heights enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.5 inches.

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