Port Stephens vs Soldiers Point
The verdict
Soldiers Point rates higher for transport (40 vs 0).
Scores
Port StephensSoldiers Point
| Port Stephens | Soldiers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 41 |
| Transport | 0 | 40 |
| Education | 43 | 49 |
| Liveability | 39 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Port Stephens | Soldiers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 0 | 1,564 |
| Median age | Data not available | 56 |
| Median household income (wk) | Data not available | $1,350 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | Data not available | 32.2% |
| Born in Australia | Data not available | 78.1% |
| Avg household size | Data not available | 2.2 |
Growth: Port Stephens Stable · Soldiers Point Moderate Growth
Property
| Port Stephens | Soldiers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $1.27M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $909K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $610 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| Port Stephens | Soldiers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 47 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 320 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 192 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 767 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | 5,627 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Port Stephens | Soldiers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 987 |
See the full school list on each profile: Port Stephens · Soldiers Point
Transport
| Port Stephens | Soldiers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 40 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 17.8 km | 19.5 km |
Liveability
| Port Stephens | Soldiers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Parks | 0 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 480 m | 270 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 149.4 km | 152.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.2 km | 520 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.0 km | 8.8 km |
Population & growth
| Port Stephens | Soldiers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 0 | 1,564 |
| Estimated 2025 | Data not available | 1,581 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | 1,801 |
| Annual growth rate | Data not available | 0.27% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Port Stephens or Soldiers Point?
Soldiers Point has the higher transport score (Port Stephens 0/100 vs Soldiers Point 40/100).
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