Diamond Beach vs Old Bar
The verdict
Old Bar is more affordable, with a median house price of $786K versus $879K in Diamond Beach. Diamond Beach rates higher for education (50 vs 41). Old Bar rates higher for liveability (39 vs 27). Diamond Beach is closer to the coast (1.0 km vs 2.7 km).
Scores
| Diamond Beach | Old Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 26 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 50 | 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
| Diamond Beach | Old Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,012 | 5,126 |
| Median age | 50 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,331 | $1,170 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.5% | 23.9% |
| Born in Australia | 82.2% | 84.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Diamond Beach Moderate Growth · Old Bar Moderate Growth
Property
| Diamond Beach | Old Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $879K | $786K |
| Median unit price | $603K | $536K |
| House price YoY | 6.9% | 8.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Diamond Beach | Old Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 198 | 156 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 156 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 692 | 429 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,767 | 3,531 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Diamond Beach | Old Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,021 | 994 |
See the full school list on each profile: Diamond Beach · Old Bar
Transport
| Diamond Beach | 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) | 15.5 km | 11.7 km |
Liveability
| Diamond Beach | 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 | 1 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.0 km | 2.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 239.7 km | 247.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.3 km | 2.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.2 km | 11.6 km |
Population & growth
| Diamond Beach | Old Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,012 | 5,126 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,095 | 5,545 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,174 | 5,946 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.99% | 1.98% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Diamond Beach or Old Bar?
Old Bar has the higher residential safety score (Diamond Beach 66/100 vs Old Bar 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Diamond Beach or Old Bar?
Old Bar is more affordable, with a median house price of $786K versus $879K.
Which has better schools, Diamond Beach or Old Bar?
Diamond Beach has a higher average school ICSEA (Diamond Beach 1021 vs Old Bar 994; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Diamond Beach or Old Bar?
Diamond Beach and Old Bar have similar transport scores.
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