Cabbage Tree Island (Mid-Coast) vs Old Bar
The verdict
Cabbage Tree Island (Mid-Coast) is more affordable, with a median house price of $728K versus $786K in Old Bar. Old Bar rates higher for education (41 vs 20). Cabbage Tree Island (Mid-Coast) is closer to the coast (1.6 km vs 2.7 km).
Scores
| Cabbage Tree Island (Mid-Coast) | Old Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 17 | 26 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 20 | 41 |
| Liveability | 31 | 39 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cabbage Tree Island (Mid-Coast) | Old Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12 | 5,126 |
| Median age | 29 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,374 | $1,170 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | 23.9% |
| Born in Australia | 75.0% | 84.2% |
| Avg household size | 1.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Cabbage Tree Island (Mid-Coast) Moderate Growth · Old Bar Moderate Growth
Property
| Cabbage Tree Island (Mid-Coast) | Old Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $728K | $786K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $536K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 8.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 2 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cabbage Tree Island (Mid-Coast) | Old Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 156 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 156 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 429 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 0 | 3,531 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cabbage Tree Island (Mid-Coast) | Old Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 994 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cabbage Tree Island (Mid-Coast) · Old Bar
Transport
| Cabbage Tree Island (Mid-Coast) | Old Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 13.2 km | 11.7 km |
Liveability
| Cabbage Tree Island (Mid-Coast) | Old Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 0 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.6 km | 2.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 250.2 km | 247.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.9 km | 2.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.3 km | 11.6 km |
Population & growth
| Cabbage Tree Island (Mid-Coast) | Old Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12 | 5,126 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13 | 5,545 |
| Projected 2041 | 14 | 5,946 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.02% | 1.98% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Cabbage Tree Island (Mid-Coast) or Old Bar?
Cabbage Tree Island (Mid-Coast) is more affordable, with a median house price of $728K versus $786K.
Which has better public transport, Cabbage Tree Island (Mid-Coast) or Old Bar?
Cabbage Tree Island (Mid-Coast) and Old Bar have similar transport scores.
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