Soldiers Point
NSW 2317 · Port Stephens
1,564 (2021) → 1,581 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Port Stephens local government area (est. 79,727 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Soldiers Point is a moderate growth suburb in Port Stephens, NSW 2317, about 152km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.39M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 40/100, and is right by the coast. Soldiers Point has an overall score of 41/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 47/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2317 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (6.52%), New Zealand (2.11%), South Africa (1.28%), Scotland (0.83%), Germany (0.77%)
Top languages: Greek (0.9%), French (0.83%), German (0.58%), Afrikaans (0.32%), Russian (0.32%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 985 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Soldiers Point Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 992
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tomaree High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 970
- St Philip's Christian College - Port StephensCombined · Independent · 5.3kmICSEA 1072
- St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning - Port StephensCombined · Independent · 5.3km
- St Philip's Christian College GilibaaPrimary · Independent · 5.4kmICSEA 763
- Edmondson Park CollegePrimary · Independent · 5.4km
- Tomaree Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 981
- Tanilba Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 901
- St Michael's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.7kmICSEA 1040
- Anna Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.9kmICSEA 962
- Bobs Farm Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.3kmICSEA 979
- Alesco Secondary College - Tomaree CampusSecondary · Independent · 8.4km
- Tea Gardens Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.7kmICSEA 934
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
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.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Soldiers Point
Is Soldiers Point safe?
Soldiers Point has a residential safety score of 47/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,668 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Soldiers Point?
In Soldiers Point, the median house price is $1.39M and the median unit price is $784K. Median weekly house rent is $785.
How far is Soldiers Point from Sydney CBD?
Soldiers Point is about 152.2 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Soldiers Point?
Soldiers Point has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 992 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Soldiers Point?
Soldiers Point has a transport score of 40/100 and 11 bus stops.