Swan Bay (Port Stephens) vs Tanilba Bay
The verdict
Tanilba Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $798K versus $855K in Swan Bay (Port Stephens). Tanilba Bay rates higher for transport (26 vs 0).
Scores
Swan Bay (Port Stephens)Tanilba Bay
| Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | Tanilba Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 35 |
| Transport | 0 | 26 |
| Education | 36 | 33 |
| Liveability | 22 | 47 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | Tanilba Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 310 | 3,237 |
| Median age | 52 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,156 | $1,131 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.3% | 17.6% |
| Born in Australia | 78.7% | 84.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Swan Bay (Port Stephens) Moderate Growth · Tanilba Bay Stable
Property
| Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | Tanilba Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $855K | $798K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $618K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 12.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $605 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | Tanilba Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 41 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 323 | 247 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 323 | 278 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 968 | 896 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,516 | 7,260 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | Tanilba Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 901 |
See the full school list on each profile: Swan Bay (Port Stephens) · Tanilba Bay
Transport
| Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | Tanilba Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 26 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.4 km | 17.4 km |
Liveability
| Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | Tanilba 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.9 km | 1.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 147.6 km | 145.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.6 km | 8.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 21.1 km | 16.3 km |
Population & growth
| Swan Bay (Port Stephens) | Tanilba Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 310 | 3,237 |
| Estimated 2025 | 353 | 3,318 |
| Projected 2041 | 395 | 3,545 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.30% | 0.62% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Swan Bay (Port Stephens) or Tanilba Bay?
Tanilba Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $798K versus $855K.
Which has better public transport, Swan Bay (Port Stephens) or Tanilba Bay?
Tanilba Bay has the higher transport score (Swan Bay (Port Stephens) 0/100 vs Tanilba Bay 26/100).
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