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Suburb comparison

Bar Beach vs Newcastle — which Sydney suburb suits you?

Both suburbs sit in the same tier — the table below highlights where each one leads.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Newcastle

Bar Beach

2300

Newcastle

Newcastle

2300

MetricBar BeachNewcastle
Median house price——
Median unit price——
Median weekly rent$650/wk$650/wk
Annual price growth——
SEIFA advantage decile9/1010/10▲
Flood zone coverage——
Bushfire zone coverage0.8%0.8%
Schools in postcode11

Choose Bar Beach if...

    Choose Newcastle if...

    • Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
    • Newcastle leads on 1 of the 1 head-to-head metrics

    Common questions

    Is Bar Beach or Newcastle more expensive?
    Price data varies — check each suburb's page for the latest figures.
    Which is better for renters — Bar Beach or Newcastle?
    Median weekly rent is $650/wk in Bar Beach and $650/wk in Newcastle, making Newcastle the more affordable rental market.
    Is Bar Beach or Newcastle at higher flood risk?
    Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
    How many schools are in Bar Beach vs Newcastle?
    Bar Beach has 1 school in the postcode, and Newcastle has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

    Full suburb profiles

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