NSW Property Intelligence
Old BarNSW 2430
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Old Bar is home to ~5,126 residents (median age 50), with 26% of households renting.
Rent in Old Bar
The median house rent in Old Bar is $550/week (572 new leases). Units have a median of $385/week (227 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2430, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $355/wk | $324/wk |
| 2 | $430/wk | $400/wk |
| 3 | $550/wk | $500/wk |
| 4+ | $675/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Old Bar fall in the intake zones of Old Bar Public School, Taree High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Old Bar Public School#899 of 2159 in NSW
- Taree High School#1664 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Old Bar has 2 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including Old Bar Beach Child Care & Early Learning Centre, Old Bar Little Learners.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Old Bar (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 34 | Downward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 8 | Upward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | Downward |
Development activity
133 development applications were lodged in Old Bar over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Old Bar — quick answers
What is the median rent in Old Bar?
Houses in Old Bar (postcode 2430) have a median asking rent of $550/week; units have a median of $385/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Old Bar?
Old Bar addresses can be zoned for Old Bar Public School, Taree High School. Old Bar Public School ranks in roughly the top 42% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Old Bar?
Old Bar has 2 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How much development is happening in Old Bar?
133 development applications were lodged in Old Bar in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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