Bar Beach vs Newcastle
The verdict
Newcastle is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.48M versus $4.13M in Bar Beach. Newcastle rates higher for transport (87 vs 76).
Scores
Bar BeachNewcastle
| Bar Beach | Newcastle | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 88 |
| Transport | 76 | 87 |
| Education | 79 | 75 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bar Beach | Newcastle | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,292 | 3,852 |
| Median age | 41 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,300 | $1,943 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.7% | 54.4% |
| Born in Australia | 81.7% | 75.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 1.7 |
Growth: Bar Beach High Growth · Newcastle High Growth
Property
| Bar Beach | Newcastle | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $4.13M | $1.48M |
| Median unit price | $1.12M | $1.00M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $775 | $775 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 58 | 29 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bar Beach | Newcastle | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,399 | 675 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 697 | 701 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,084 | 935 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,093 | 26,713 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bar Beach | Newcastle | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bar Beach · Newcastle
Transport
| Bar Beach | Newcastle | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 87 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 9 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Bar Beach | Newcastle | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 89 |
| Parks | 2 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 17 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 270 m | 660 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 116.2 km | 117.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 240 m | 740 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.4 km | 6.3 km |
Population & growth
| Bar Beach | Newcastle | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,292 | 3,852 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,472 | 4,387 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,186 | 6,519 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.31% | 3.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bar Beach or Newcastle?
Bar Beach and Newcastle have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Bar Beach or Newcastle?
Newcastle is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.48M versus $4.13M.
Which has better public transport, Bar Beach or Newcastle?
Newcastle has the higher transport score (Bar Beach 76/100 vs Newcastle 87/100).
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