Oyster Cove vs Swan Bay (Port Stephens)
The verdict
Oyster Cove is more affordable, with a median house price of $460K versus $730K in Swan Bay (Port Stephens). Oyster Cove rates higher for transport (16 vs 0).
Scores
Oyster CoveSwan Bay (Port Stephens)
| Oyster Cove | Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 19 |
| Transport | 16 | 0 |
| Education | 52 | 36 |
| Liveability | 22 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Oyster Cove | Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 91 | 310 |
| Median age | 56 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,187 | $1,156 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.6% | 21.3% |
| Born in Australia | 91.2% | 78.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Growth: Oyster Cove Moderate Growth · Swan Bay (Port Stephens) Moderate Growth
Property
| Oyster Cove | Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $460K | $730K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 22 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Oyster Cove | Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,099 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,198 | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Oyster Cove | Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Oyster Cove · Swan Bay (Port Stephens)
Transport
| Oyster Cove | Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 16 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 16.4 km | 10.4 km |
Liveability
| Oyster Cove | Swan Bay (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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 920 m | 1.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 143.5 km | 147.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.3 km | 21.1 km |
Population & growth
| Oyster Cove | Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 91 | 310 |
| Estimated 2025 | 104 | 353 |
| Projected 2041 | 116 | 395 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.39% | 3.30% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Oyster Cove or Swan Bay (Port Stephens)?
Oyster Cove is more affordable, with a median house price of $460K versus $730K.
Which has better public transport, Oyster Cove or Swan Bay (Port Stephens)?
Oyster Cove has the higher transport score (Oyster Cove 16/100 vs Swan Bay (Port Stephens) 0/100).
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