Bar Beach vs Newcastle East, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Bar Beach | Newcastle East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.8/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.1/100 | 22.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 248.5 / 1k | 248.8 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 6 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 48.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 77 | 305 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 10 |
| Population | 1,292 | 1,061 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBar Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleNewcastle East
Comparison summary
Bar Beach and Newcastle East offer different strengths across official suburb data. Bar Beach leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Newcastle East; Housing (desirability) favours Bar Beach; Crime rate favours Bar Beach. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Bar Beach, Beach lifestyle → Newcastle East.