Old Bar at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
5,126
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Old Bar.
The postcode for Old Bar is 2430 (NSW).
Old Bar (2430) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW.
Old Bar has roughly 5,126 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Old Bar scores 10/100 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 4 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Old Bar's population at 5,126, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,126
Median age
50
Family households
66%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$305/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$358/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
5,126
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
211
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.
10
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Old Bar.
Local schools for Old Bar
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Government School Catchment
Old Bar Public School
Mitchells Island Public School
Hallidays Point Public School
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Frequently asked
About Old Bar.
- What is the Old Bar postcode?
- Old Bar is in the 2430 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- Where is Old Bar?
- Old Bar is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2430, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Old Bar?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $358.
- What schools are in Old Bar?
- There are 5 schools serving Old Bar on this page, including Old Bar Public School, Mitchells Island Public School, Manning Valley Anglican College.
- How walkable is Old Bar?
- Old Bar has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Old Bar?
- Old Bar is close to Cabbage Tree Island, Bohnock, Wallabi Point, Oxley Island, Saltwater.
- What is the population of Old Bar?
- The population of Old Bar is approximately 5,126 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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