Old Bar
NSW 2430 · Mid-Coast
5,126 (2021) → 5,545 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Mid-Coast local government area (est. 99,351 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Old Bar is a moderate growth suburb in Mid-Coast, NSW 2430, about 247km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $786K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Old Bar has an overall score of 26/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 69/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2430 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.24%), New Zealand (1.01%), Netherlands (0.49%), Scotland (0.49%), Germany (0.43%)
Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (0.39%), German (0.2%), Croatian (0.18%), Gujarati (0.18%), Italian (0.18%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 975 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Old Bar Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 994
Nearby (within 10km)
- Manning Valley Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 7.4kmICSEA 1005
- Cundletown Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.9kmICSEA 923
- Mitchells Island Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.7kmICSEA 917
- Hallidays Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.2kmICSEA 1021
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Old Bar
Is Old Bar safe?
Old Bar has a residential safety score of 69/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,531 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Old Bar?
In Old Bar, the median house price is $786K and the median unit price is $536K. Median weekly house rent is $550.
How far is Old Bar from Sydney CBD?
Old Bar is about 247.4 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Old Bar?
Old Bar has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 994 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Old Bar?
Old Bar has a transport score of 0/100.