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Cabbage Tree Island (Mid-Coast) vs Old Bar

The verdict

Old Bar is more affordable, with a median house price of $780K versus $955K in Cabbage Tree Island (Mid-Coast). 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
Cabbage Tree Island (Mid-Coast)Old Bar
Overall1726
Transport00
Education2041
Liveability3139

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
Population125,126
Median age2950
Median household income (wk)$3,374$1,170
Bachelor degree or higher0.0%23.9%
Born in Australia75.0%84.2%
Avg household size1.52.3

Growth: Cabbage Tree Island (Mid-Coast) Moderate Growth · Old Bar Moderate Growth

Property

Cabbage Tree Island (Mid-Coast)Old Bar
Median house price$955K$780K
Median unit priceData not available$563K
House price YoYData not available16.4%
Median rent — house (wk)$550$550
Rental yield (house)Data not available3.4%
Days on market (house)Data not available31

Median price history

Safety

Cabbage Tree Island (Mid-Coast)Old Bar
Residential safety score69
Break & enter dwelling /100kData not available156
Motor vehicle theft /100kData not available156
Domestic assault /100kData not available429
Total incidents /100k (all)Data not available4,116

Total incidents over time

Schools

Cabbage Tree Island (Mid-Coast)Old Bar
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available970

See the full school list on each profile: Cabbage Tree Island (Mid-Coast) · Old Bar

Transport

Cabbage Tree Island (Mid-Coast)Old Bar
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)13.2 km11.7 km

Liveability

Cabbage Tree Island (Mid-Coast)Old Bar
Summer max temp28.0°C28.0°C
Winter max temp18.5°C18.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1501,150
Supermarkets01
Cafes & restaurants04
Parks07
PlaygroundsData not available3
Swimming poolsData not available2
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)1.6 km2.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)250.2 km247.4 km
Nearest beach (km)2.9 km2.9 km
Nearest hospital (km)13.3 km11.6 km

Population & growth

Cabbage Tree Island (Mid-Coast)Old Bar
Population (2021)125,126
Estimated 2025135,545
Projected 2041145,946
Annual growth rate2.02%1.98%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Cabbage Tree Island (Mid-Coast) or Old Bar?

Old Bar is more affordable, with a median house price of $780K versus $955K.

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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