NSW · 2300

Bar Beach

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Bar Beach, NSW 2300.

Bar Beach, NSW 2300

About Bar Beach

Welcome to Bar Beach

Bar Beach is an inner city suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, located 1.6 km (1.0 mi) southwest of Newcastle's central business district. The suburb is named for the beach that extends along its eastern border.

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Bar Beach, NSW 2300.

Population

1,292

residents (2021)

Median age

41

years

Household income

$2,300

median, per week

Median rent

$393

per week

Median mortgage

$2,700

per month

Mortgage / income

27%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

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Common questions

Bar Beach suburb FAQ

Is Bar Beach a good place to live?

Bar Beach is an inner city suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, located 1.6 km (1.0 mi) southwest of Newcastle's central business district. Bar Beach is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 1,292.

What is the population of Bar Beach?

Bar Beach has a population of 1,292 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 41.

What suburbs are near Bar Beach?

Suburbs near Bar Beach include The Junction, Cooks Hill, Newcastle West, Hamilton East and The Hill.