Mid-Coast Council
Tarbuck Bay
Tarbuck Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
194
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Tarbuck Bay.
Tarbuck Bay (2428) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW.
Tarbuck Bay has roughly 194 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Tarbuck Bay 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.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tarbuck Bay's population at 194, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
194
Median age
48
Family households
64%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$430/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
194
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
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
Education
Schools in Tarbuck Bay.
Local schools for Tarbuck Bay
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Government School Catchment
Bungwahl Public School
Pacific Palms Public School
Great Lakes College Forster Campus
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Tarbuck Bay.
- What is the Tarbuck Bay postcode?
- Tarbuck Bay is in the 2428 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tarbuck Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $430.
- What schools are in Tarbuck Bay?
- There are 3 schools serving Tarbuck Bay on this page, including Bungwahl Public School, Pacific Palms Public School, Great Lakes College Forster Campus.
- How walkable is Tarbuck Bay?
- Tarbuck Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tarbuck Bay?
- Tarbuck Bay is close to Smiths Lake, Charlotte Bay, Sandbar, Blueys Beach, Whoota.
- What is the population of Tarbuck Bay?
- Tarbuck Bay has approximately 194 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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