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Old Bar

NSW 2430 • Rest of NSW

5,126
Population (2021)
$31,876
Median Income
24.27 km²
Area
$358/wk
Median Rent
CoastalBeachsideRetiree-HavenPeacefulAffordable

About Old Bar

Old Bar is a coastal township on the New South Wales mid-north coast, situated approximately 20 kilometres east of Taree within the Mid-Coast Council area. With a population of 5,126 spread across 24 square kilometres, it is a relaxed seaside community with a notably older demographic — the median age is 50 — attracting retirees and sea-changers drawn to its beachside lifestyle. Household incomes are modest, reflecting the area's character as a lifestyle destination rather than an employment hub.

The suburb is anchored by its surf beach and the Manning River estuary nearby, offering swimming, fishing, and boating as everyday pursuits. Local amenities include a small shopping village, primary school, and community services, with larger retail and medical facilities available in Taree. Old Bar has a strong sense of community and a predominantly Anglo-Australian heritage, and its affordable housing relative to major coastal centres makes it a popular destination for those seeking a quieter pace of life on the New South Wales coast.

Old Bar falls under postcode 2430 and is governed by Mid-Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Myall Lakes electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2430
Urban Area
Taree - Surrounds
LGA / Council
Mid-Coast
Federal Electorate
Lyne
State Electorate
Myall Lakes
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.96°, 152.56°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
24.27 km²
Elevation
21m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    54 Old Bar Road Old Bar 2430 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Old Bar, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Old Bar Airfield
0.5km off Old Bar Road Old Bar • SHR #01304

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Old Bar by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Old Bar Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Old Bar" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$358
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,690
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
50 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.3%

0 state housing + 6 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,389
Census 2021
5,126
▲ 16.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,532
Income 2021
$31,876
▲ 24.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,314
Born Overseas 499

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 166
  • 2. New Zealand 52
  • 3. Netherlands 25
  • 4. Scotland 25
  • 5. Germany 22
  • 6. South Africa 22
  • 7. India 12
  • 8. Ireland 10
  • 9. Malta 10
  • 10. Philippines 10

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,199
English 2,189
Irish 616
Scottish 557
Australian Aboriginal 362
German 201
Italian 99
Dutch 70
New Zealander 45
French 43

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,586
Both parents born in Australia
625
Both parents born overseas
551
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
52.2%
No Religion
38.5%
Buddhism
0.9%
Hinduism
0.3%
Islam
0.1%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
280 (5.5%)
5-14 years
637 (12.4%)
15-19 years
213 (4.2%)
20-24 years
172 (3.4%)
25-34 years
456 (8.9%)
35-44 years
507 (9.9%)
45-54 years
562 (11.0%)
55-64 years
690 (13.5%)
65-74 years
893 (17.4%)
75-84 years
504 (9.8%)
85+ years
220 (4.3%)

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