Bara at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
19
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Bara.
The postcode for Bara is 2850 (NSW).
Bara (2850) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW.
Bara has roughly 19 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bara scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bara's population at 19, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (31% family, 23% lone person).
Population
19
Median age
51
Family households
31%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
19
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Bara.
Local schools for Bara
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Government School Catchment
Lue Public School
Mudgee Public School
Mudgee High School
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Frequently asked
About Bara.
- What is the Bara postcode?
- Bara is in the 2850 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- Where is Bara?
- Bara is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2850, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bara?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Bara?
- There are 5 schools serving Bara on this page, including Lue Public School, St Matthews Catholic School Mudgee, Mudgee Public School.
- How walkable is Bara?
- Bara has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bara?
- Bara is close to Hayes Gap, Havilah, Botobolar, Lue, Cross Roads.
- What is the population of Bara?
- The population of Bara is approximately 19 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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