Cundletown vs Old Bar
The verdict
Cundletown is more affordable, with a median house price of $588K versus $780K in Old Bar. Old Bar rates higher for education (41 vs 24). Old Bar is closer to the coast (2.7 km vs 11.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Cundletown rates higher (84 vs 69/100 in Old Bar).
Scores
| Cundletown | Old Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 17 | 26 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 24 | 41 |
| Liveability | 27 | 39 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cundletown | Old Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,050 | 5,126 |
| Median age | 46 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,305 | $1,170 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.0% | 23.9% |
| Born in Australia | 87.8% | 84.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Cundletown Stable · Old Bar Moderate Growth
Property
| Cundletown | Old Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $588K | $780K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $563K |
| House price YoY | 18.8% | 16.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 26 | 31 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cundletown | Old Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 84 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 146 | 156 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 195 | 156 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 293 | 429 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,927 | 4,116 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cundletown | Old Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 970 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cundletown · Old Bar
Transport
| Cundletown | 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) | 6.5 km | 11.7 km |
Liveability
| Cundletown | 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 | 3 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.1 km | 2.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 253.1 km | 247.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 2.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.8 km | 11.6 km |
Population & growth
| Cundletown | Old Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,050 | 5,126 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,063 | 5,545 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,131 | 5,946 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.16% | 1.98% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cundletown or Old Bar?
Cundletown has the higher residential safety score (Cundletown 84/100 vs Old Bar 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Cundletown or Old Bar?
Cundletown is more affordable, with a median house price of $588K versus $780K.
Which has better schools, Cundletown or Old Bar?
Old Bar has a higher average school ICSEA (Cundletown 957 vs Old Bar 970; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cundletown or Old Bar?
Cundletown and Old Bar have similar transport scores.
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