Old Bar, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Old BarNew South Wales |
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Diamond Head Beach, Old Bar
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 Old Bar
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 5,126 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2430 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Mid-Coast Council | ||||||||||||||
| County | Gloucester | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Bohnock | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Myall Lakes | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Lyne | ||||||||||||||
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Old Bar is a lovely coastal town. It is located in New South Wales, Australia. You can find it on the Mid North Coast. It is about 18 kilometres (11 mi) east of Taree. Sydney is further away, about 315 kilometres (196 mi) to the north. Old Bar is part of the Mid-Coast Council area.
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Where is Old Bar?
Old Bar sits right by the ocean. It is on the southern side. This is where the Manning River meets the sea.
Who Lives in Old Bar?
In 2011, about 3,650 people lived in Old Bar's main area. The larger suburb, including nearby rural parts, had about 4,272 people. The town grew quickly in 1988. This was due to a lot of new homes being built.
Old Bar Airfield
Old Bar is a popular spot for small planes to land. The Old Bar Airfield is a special landing area. It is also listed as a heritage site. This means it is an important historical place.
2019 Bushfire Event
In November 2019, a large bushfire happened. It started at Hillville, south of Taree. The fire then crossed the Pacific Highway. It moved towards Old Bar and Wallabi Point. Residents were told to leave or prepare to defend their homes. Sadly, one home on Old Bar Road was lost.
Heritage Sites
Old Bar has some important heritage-listed places. These sites are protected because of their history.
- The Old Bar Airfield is one such site. It is located about 0.5 kilometers off Old Bar Road.
