Old Bar, NSW 2430 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Old Bar is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2430, home to 5,126 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mid-Coast local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 250 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,126
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $1,170 /week
- Median personal income
- $613 /week
- Median family income
- $1,431 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Mid-Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $358 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,690
- Rent share of household income
- 31%
Schools
- Old Bar Public School
- Mitchells Island Public School
- Cundletown Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 45 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 74 bus stops
- Ivy Cres Before Brooke Cl
- Belford St At Waterman St
- Waterman St Before Belford St
- Ivy Cres At Brooke Cl
- Waterman St Before Farleigh St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 6 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 14 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 57.5% of the 3,186 resolvable premises in Old Bar. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 40.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 57.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 2.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,018 across postcode 2430 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 951 violent offences, 602 theft, 404 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Old Bar?
Old Bar (NSW 2430) had 5,126 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Mid-Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Old Bar?
The median advertised rent in Old Bar is $358/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Old Bar?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Old Bar covering government sectors. Nearest include: Old Bar Public School (0.9 km), Mitchells Island Public School (8.1 km), Cundletown Public School (9.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Old Bar?
Old Bar is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (57.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Old Bar?
Across postcode 2430, 3,018 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (951), theft (602), property damage (404). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Old Bar?
74 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Old Bar centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 45 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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