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Bar Beach NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bar Beach, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Bar Beach NSW is 1,292 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bar Beach is $1,196 per week ($62,192 per year). Median rent in Bar Beach is $393 per week ($1,703 per month). Bar Beach has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Bar Beach has a population density of 2554.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bar Beach is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Serbian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bar Beach is $2,700.

There were 43 recorded offences in Bar Beach in 2025-26, a rate of 33 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (13 offences).

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Bar Beach Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bar Beach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,196/wk

$62,192 per year

#431 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$393/wk

$1,703 per month

#2230 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,700/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bar Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (673) Female 47.8% (617)

Population Density

2554.4

people per km²

1,292 people · 0.5 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$3,619

Family income/wk

Bar Beach Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bar Beach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.7% 169 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

42.3% 124 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bar Beach Country of Birth

Australia

94.2%

England

4.8%

India

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Bar Beach Religion

No Religion

49.5%

Catholic

21.6%

Anglican

13.2%

Not stated

6.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.8%

Uniting Church

2.5%

Eastern Orthodox

2.0%

Christian (other)

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bar Beach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

79.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

14.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Bar Beach Languages Spoken at Home

Serbian

30.0%

Other

23.3%

Italian

13.3%

Spanish

13.3%

German

10.0%

Vietnamese

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Bar Beach Employment

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Employed full-time

39.8% 415 people

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Employed part-time

26.5% 276 people

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Unemployed

3.9% 41 people

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Not in labour force

29.8% 310 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Bar Beach Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

46.0%

Postgraduate Degree

17.9%

Certificate III/IV

17.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.4%

Certificate I/II

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Bar Beach Occupation

Professionals

49.6%

Managers

16.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.0%

Clerical & Administrative

8.5%

Community & Personal Service

8.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.9%

Sales Workers

2.7%

Labourers

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Bar Beach Field of Study

Health

24.0%

Management & Commerce

20.7%

Engineering

15.0%

Society & Culture

12.8%

Education

8.5%

Architecture & Building

5.7%

Creative Arts

5.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.5%

Agriculture & Environment

2.0%

Information Technology

1.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Bar Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house

65.6%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

33.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bar Beach Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.9%

$1-$149/wk

0.9%

$150-$299/wk

4.7%

$300-$399/wk

4.5%

$400-$499/wk

4.1%

$500-$649/wk

2.1%

$650-$799/wk

2.1%

$800-$999/wk

4.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.5%

$4,000+/wk

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bar Beach Marital Status

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Married

41.7% 468

↔️

Separated

2.5% 28

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Divorced

7.3% 82

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Widowed

2.9% 33

👤

Never married

45.5% 510

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bar Beach Ancestry

English

34.1%

Australian

25.9%

Irish

12.5%

Scottish

10.3%

Other

4.6%

German

3.7%

Italian

2.8%

Greek

1.5%

Indian

1.3%

Chinese

1.1%

Polish

1.1%

Dutch

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bar Beach School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

27.5%

Vocational Education

13.5%

Primary — Government

13.0%

Secondary — Government

12.1%

Pre-school

11.1%

Primary — Catholic

9.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.8%

Secondary — Catholic

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Bar Beach Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.2% 78

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No need for assistance

96.8% 2,339

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Bar Beach Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.0% 202

—

Not a volunteer

81.0% 861

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bar Beach Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

12.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

4.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

28.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

21.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bar Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.9%

Did not go to work

15.1%

Walked only

5.5%

Bicycle

3.7%

Car (passenger)

3.5%

Bus

0.8%

Tram/Light Rail

0.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Bar Beach Car Ownership

0 vehicles

10.6%

1 vehicle

31.9%

2 vehicles

38.4%

3 vehicles

12.2%

4+ vehicles

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Bar Beach Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

15.9%

2 bedrooms

25.6%

3 bedrooms

23.4%

4 bedrooms

22.8%

5 bedrooms

9.9%

6+ bedrooms

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Bar Beach Population Mobility

17.1%

moved in the last year

42.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bar Beach Indigenous Population

0.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,443

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bar Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

107

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Diabetes

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Bar Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.4%

$1-$149/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

5.3%

$300-$399/wk

3.1%

$400-$499/wk

2.8%

$500-$649/wk

2.1%

$650-$799/wk

6.1%

$800-$999/wk

8.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.5%

$3,500+/wk

15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bar Beach Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.4%

Couple — no children

34.1%

Couple — no children under 15

21.2%

One parent — children under 15

4.7%

One parent — no children under 15

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bar Beach Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.3% 3

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Previously served

2.0% 21

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Never served

97.7% 1,039

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bar Beach Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.4% 143

—

Did not provide

86.6% 921

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bar Beach Children Ever Born

No children

44.0%

1 child

6.5%

2 children

26.2%

3 children

19.1%

4 children

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Bar Beach When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2018

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Bar Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

28.4%

5–14 hours

32.5%

15–29 hours

12.9%

30+ hours

6.9%

Did not do domestic work

19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Bar Beach Household Size

1 person

33.0%

2 persons

35.9%

3 persons

11.6%

4 persons

12.4%

5 persons

5.0%

6+ persons

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bar Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,007

Moved from NSW

149

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Bar Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

97.5%

Step family — no other children

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bar Beach Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 43 total

Theft

Other Against Person

Other Against Property

Assault

Property Damage

Sexual Offences

Drug Offences

Robbery

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Bar Beach Schools

schools nearby

government

1081

avg ICSEA score

5,964

total students

Newcastle Grammar School Independent

Combined · K-12 · 1,049 students

1181

ICSEA

St Joseph's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 387 students

1141

ICSEA

Hamilton South Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 362 students

1139

ICSEA

Holy Family Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 198 students

1132

ICSEA

The Junction Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 450 students

1115

ICSEA

Newcastle East Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 260 students

1112

ICSEA

Hamilton Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 306 students

1106

ICSEA

St Francis Xavier's College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 959 students

1096

ICSEA

Islington Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 159 students

1090

ICSEA

Novoschool Independent

Secondary · 7-9 · 79 students

1077

ICSEA

St Peter's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 180 students

1053

ICSEA

Newcastle High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,072 students

1027

ICSEA

Stockton Public School Government

Primary · P-6 · 254 students

1000

ICSEA

Carrington Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 110 students

996

ICSEA

Merewether Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 139 students

950

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 18 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Bar Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,300/wk

Median Rent $393/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Bar Beach

Your weekly income

≈ $9,967/month

Median rent $393/wk

Left after rent $1,907/wk

Rent share 17.1%

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Bar Beach vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Lilli Pilli (Eurobodalla - NSW)

Pop: 647 Income: $725/wk Rent: $390/wk

Wingello

Pop: 647 Income: $707/wk Rent: $300/wk

Denhams Beach

Pop: 650 Income: $629/wk Rent: $385/wk

Erowal Bay

Pop: 652 Income: $652/wk Rent: $370/wk

Bilpin

Pop: 653 Income: $710/wk Rent: $410/wk

O'Connell (NSW)

Pop: 653 Income: $1,024/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bar Beach

What is the population of Bar Beach NSW?

The population of Bar Beach NSW is 1,292 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2554.4 people per km².Bar Beach is ranked #3,611 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bar Beach?

The median personal income in Bar Beach NSW is $1,196 per week, or $62,192 per year.The median household income is $2,300 per week.Family income is $3,619 per week.Bar Beach is ranked #431 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bar Beach?

Median rent in Bar Beach NSW is $393 per week ($1,703 per month).Rent represents 17.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bar Beach ranks #2,230 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bar Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bar Beach NSW is $2,700. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bar Beach?

The median age in Bar Beach NSW is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bar Beach a good suburb to live in?

Bar Beach is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,292.The median income is $1,196/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10188. All dollar figures in AUD.