Overall score
Bar Beach
43.9/100
Newcastle East
47.0/100
Bar Beach vs Newcastle East, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bar Beach for schools; Newcastle East for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bar BeachNewcastle East
Crime rate
Bar Beach
217.7 / 1k
Newcastle East
218.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bar Beach
83
Newcastle East
313
Population
Bar Beach
1,292
Newcastle East
1,061
Metric leadBar Beach 6Newcastle East 52 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNewcastle East
- Best for familiesNewcastle East
- Best for beach lifestyleNewcastle East
- Best for best schoolsBar Beach
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bar Beach | Newcastle East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.9/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.8/100 | 53.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 217.7 / 1k | 218.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 6 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 48.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 83 | 313 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 12 |
| Green cover | 12.0% | 24.1% |
| Population | 1,292 | 1,061 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Bar Beach is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Newcastle East is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Bar Beach tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, while Newcastle East stands out for parks and reserves, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Bar Beach suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Newcastle East is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.