Anna Bay vs Boat Harbour (Port Stephens)
The verdict
Anna Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.68M in Boat Harbour (Port Stephens). Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) rates higher for education (51 vs 39). Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) is closer to the coast (420 m vs 1.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) rates higher (100 vs 85/100 in Anna Bay).
Scores
| Anna Bay | Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 41 |
| Transport | 26 | 29 |
| Education | 39 | 51 |
| Liveability | 42 | 44 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Anna Bay | Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,221 | 993 |
| Median age | 52 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,189 | $1,741 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.9% | 32.7% |
| Born in Australia | 80.1% | 85.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Anna Bay Stable · Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) Stable
Property
| Anna Bay | Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.14M | $1.68M |
| Median unit price | $668K | $1.13M |
| House price YoY | 10.3% | 30.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $740 | $740 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Anna Bay | Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 47 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 95 | 201 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 450 | 201 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,814 | 1,813 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Anna Bay | Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Anna Bay · Boat Harbour (Port Stephens)
Transport
| Anna Bay | Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 26 | 29 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 52 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 24.6 km | 28.2 km |
Liveability
| Anna Bay | Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.9 km | 420 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 147.2 km | 147.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.3 km | 750 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.2 km | 8.5 km |
Population & growth
| Anna Bay | Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,221 | 993 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,524 | 1,064 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,571 | 1,075 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.75% | 1.74% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Anna Bay or Boat Harbour (Port Stephens)?
Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) has the higher residential safety score (Anna Bay 85/100 vs Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Anna Bay or Boat Harbour (Port Stephens)?
Anna Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.68M.
Which has better public transport, Anna Bay or Boat Harbour (Port Stephens)?
Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) has the higher transport score (Anna Bay 26/100 vs Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) 29/100).
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