Boat Harbour (Port Stephens)

NSW 2316 · Port Stephens

993 (2021) → 1,064 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Port Stephens local government area (est. 79,727 residents)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

993

Population

$1.35M

Median house (2025)

Data not available

Safety score

Transport score

Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) is a stable suburb in Port Stephens, NSW 2316, about 147km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.35M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 29/100, and is right by the coast. Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) has an overall score of 41/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

147.3 km

To Sydney CBD

420 m

To coast

$720/wk

Median rent (house)

28.2 km

To nearest station

Demographics

993

Population

Median age

2.6

Avg household

Age distribution

Port Stephens LGA population (est. 2025)79,727

Median household income (weekly)$1,741

vs NSW median-5.9%

Bachelor degree or higher32.7%

Born in Australia85.4%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse320 / 0 / 40

Top countries of birth: England (3.83%), New Zealand (1.81%), South Africa (0.91%), India (0.6%), USA (0.4%)

Top languages: French (0.6%), Japan (0.5%), Polish (0.4%), Mandarin (0.3%), Spanish (0.3%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.35M

Median house (2025)

Data not available

Median unit (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$720 / $650 wk

Rental yield (house)2.8%

Days on market (house)22 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

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Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for NSW suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

Within 10km0 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1001 (above the national average of 1000).

No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).

Nearby (within 10km)

Anna Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 973
St Philip's Christian College - Port StephensCombined · Independent · 5.1kmICSEA 1074
St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning - Port StephensCombined · Independent · 5.1km
Tomaree Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 978
Tomaree High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 974
St Michael's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.2kmICSEA 1045
Alesco Senior College - Tomaree CampusSecondary · Independent · 8.1km
Shoal Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.6kmICSEA 982
Soldiers Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.3kmICSEA 987
Bobs Farm Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.5kmICSEA 994

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

10Bus

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Nearest train stationLimeburners Creek Coach Stop (28.2 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

27.5°C

Summer max

18.0°C

Winter max

1,100mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

10 in suburbSupermarkets

10 in suburbCafes/Rest.

117 in suburbParks

41 in suburbPlaygrounds

2Pools

00 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

20 in suburbGPs

10 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

92 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

Nearest beachKingsley Beach (750 m)

Nearest hospitalTomaree Community Hospital (8.5 km)

Nearest vet7.5 km

Nearest airportNewcastle (39.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.00

Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate1.74%

Projected population 20411,075

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Port Stephens

Fishermans BayData not available0transport One MileData not available25transport Anna Bay$1.23M26transport Salamander Bay$1.15M31transport Nelson Bay$918K28transport Taylors BeachData not available24transport

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Frequently asked questions about Boat Harbour (Port Stephens)

What are property prices in Boat Harbour (Port Stephens)?

In Boat Harbour (Port Stephens), the median house price is $1.35M. Median weekly house rent is $720.

How far is Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) from Sydney CBD?

Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) is about 147.3 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Boat Harbour (Port Stephens)?

Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Boat Harbour (Port Stephens)?

Boat Harbour (Port Stephens) has a transport score of 29/100 and 10 bus stops.