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Bar Beach
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Bar Beach is a small, scenic coastal suburb in Newcastle, renowned for its beautiful beach, lively surf culture, and relaxed, family-friendly feel. With easy access to city amenities and nearby nature reserves, it's a prime spot for both leisure and outdoor adventure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
1,292
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-32.94°, 151.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
93
LGBTQ+ Safety
92
Traffic Safety
91
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$3,361
Local Cost
$2,433
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
94
English
100
Temperature
19.2°C
Summer Avg
23.1°C
Winter Avg
14.9°C
Record High
38.2°C
Record Low
6.5°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
993 mm
Internet Speed
55 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
601.0
Airport
NTL
Distance
17 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 40 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 81/100.
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