Adamstown vs Bar Beach
The verdict
Adamstown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $2.77M in Bar Beach. Adamstown rates higher for transport (90 vs 76). Bar Beach rates higher for education (79 vs 65). Bar Beach is closer to the coast (270 m vs 2.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Adamstown rates higher (31 vs 5/100 in Bar Beach).
Scores
| Adamstown | Bar Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 85 |
| Transport | 90 | 76 |
| Education | 65 | 79 |
| Liveability | 97 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Adamstown | Bar Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,335 | 1,292 |
| Median age | 36 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,875 | $2,300 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.2% | 60.7% |
| Born in Australia | 84.6% | 81.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Adamstown Moderate Growth · Bar Beach High Growth
Property
| Adamstown | Bar Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.09M | $2.77M |
| Median unit price | $739K | $948K |
| House price YoY | 24.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $780 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 26 | 24 |
Median price history
Safety
| Adamstown | Bar Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 31 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 505 | 2,399 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 410 | 774 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 253 | 1,084 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,470 | 17,183 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Adamstown | Bar Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,084 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Adamstown · Bar Beach
Transport
| Adamstown | Bar Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 76 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 55 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 700 m | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Adamstown | Bar Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 2 |
| Parks | 5 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 17 |
| Medical GPs | 11 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.8 km | 270 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 114.6 km | 116.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.8 km | 240 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 6.4 km |
Population & growth
| Adamstown | Bar Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,335 | 1,292 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,686 | 1,472 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,061 | 2,186 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.36% | 3.31% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Adamstown or Bar Beach?
Adamstown has the higher residential safety score (Adamstown 31/100 vs Bar Beach 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Adamstown or Bar Beach?
Adamstown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $2.77M.
Which has better public transport, Adamstown or Bar Beach?
Adamstown has the higher transport score (Adamstown 90/100 vs Bar Beach 76/100).
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