Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) vs Fishermans Bay
The verdict
Fishermans Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.23M versus $1.35M in Boat Harbour (Port Stephens). Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) rates higher for transport (29 vs 0). Fishermans Bay rates higher for education (75 vs 51).
Scores
| Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) | Fishermans Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 39 |
| Transport | 29 | 0 |
| Education | 51 | 75 |
| Liveability | 44 | 47 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) | Fishermans Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 993 | 76 |
| Median age | 47 | 59 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,741 | $1,875 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.7% | 64.2% |
| Born in Australia | 85.4% | 69.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.2 |
Growth: Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) Stable · Fishermans Bay Stable
Property
| Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) | Fishermans Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.35M | $1.23M |
| Median unit price | $1.19M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 22 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) | Fishermans Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | 0 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) | Fishermans Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) · Fishermans Bay
Transport
| Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) | Fishermans Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 29 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 28.2 km | 27.3 km |
Liveability
| Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) | Fishermans Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 420 m | 460 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 147.3 km | 146.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 750 m | 540 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.5 km | 9.3 km |
Population & growth
| Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) | Fishermans Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 993 | 76 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,064 | 81 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,075 | 82 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.74% | 1.61% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) or Fishermans Bay?
Fishermans Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.23M versus $1.35M.
Which has better public transport, Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) or Fishermans Bay?
Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) has the higher transport score (Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) 29/100 vs Fishermans Bay 0/100).
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