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Old Bar NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Old Bar, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Old Bar NSW is 5,126 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Old Bar is $613 per week ($31,876 per year). Median rent in Old Bar is $358 per week ($1,551 per month). Old Bar has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Old Bar has a population density of 211.2 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Old Bar is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Old Bar is $1,690.
There were 38 recorded offences in Old Bar in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (7 offences).
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Old Bar Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Old Bar Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Old Bar Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Old Bar Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Old Bar Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Old Bar Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Old Bar Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Old Bar Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Old Bar Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Old Bar Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Old Bar Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Old Bar Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Old Bar Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Old Bar Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Old Bar School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Old Bar Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Old Bar Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Old Bar Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Old Bar How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Old Bar Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Old Bar Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Old Bar Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Old Bar Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Old Bar Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Old Bar Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Old Bar Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Old Bar Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Old Bar Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Old Bar Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Old Bar When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Old Bar Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Old Bar Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Old Bar Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Old Bar Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Old Bar Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 38 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Old Bar Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Bar
What is the population of Old Bar NSW?
The population of Old Bar NSW is 5,126 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 211.2 people per km².Old Bar is ranked #1,528 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Old Bar?
The median personal income in Old Bar NSW is $613 per week, or $31,876 per year.The median household income is $1,170 per week.Family income is $1,431 per week.Old Bar is ranked #6,885 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Old Bar?
Median rent in Old Bar NSW is $358 per week ($1,551 per month).Rent represents 30.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Old Bar ranks #3,047 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Old Bar?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Old Bar NSW is $1,690. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Old Bar?
The median age in Old Bar NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Old Bar a good suburb to live in?
Old Bar is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 5,126.The median income is $613/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.6% 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: 13084. All dollar figures in AUD.