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 May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Newcastle
Bar Beach
2300
Newcastle
Newcastle
2300
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Bar Beach | Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Bar Beach leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | C▲(0) | C(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 0.8% | 0.8% |
FAMILYFamily Newcastle leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | B(0) | B(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 9/10 | 10/10▲ |
| Schools in postcode | 1 | 1 |
FINANCEFinance | ||
| Sub-grade | insufficient | insufficient |
| Median house price | — | — |
| Median unit price | — | — |
| Median weekly rent | $650/wk | $650/wk |
| Annual price growth | — | — |
LIFESTYLELifestyle | ||
| Sub-grade | B+(1) | B+(1) |
| Walkability percentile | 85 | 85 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Bar Beach if...
- Bar Beach leads on Safety
Choose Newcastle if...
- Newcastle leads on Family
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
One email with the verdict. No follow-ups, no newsletter.
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