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Swan Bay (Port Stephens)

NSW 2324 · Port Stephens

310 (2021)353 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

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

19
Overall score

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

310
Population
$730K
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Safety score
0
Transport score

Swan Bay (Port Stephens) is a moderate growth suburb in Port Stephens, NSW 2324, about 148km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $730K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 0/100, and is right by the coast. Swan Bay (Port Stephens) has an overall score of 19/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

147.6 km
To Sydney CBD
1.9 km
To coast
$600/wk
Median rent (house)
10.4 km
To nearest station

Demographics

310
Population
52
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

  • Owned
  • Mortgage
  • Rented

Commute to work

  • Car
  • Public transport
  • Walk/cycle
  • Work from home
Port Stephens LGA population (est. 2025)79,727
Median household income (weekly)$1,156
vs NSW median-37.5%
Bachelor degree or higher21.3%
Born in Australia78.7%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse98 / 0 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (2.58%), New Zealand (1.94%), Netherlands (0.97%)

Top languages: Serbian (1.29%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$730K
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$600 / $495 wk
Rental yield (house)4.3%
Days on market (house)35 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

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

Schools

5
Within 10km0 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 959 (below 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)

  • Karuah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 863
  • Tanilba Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 916
  • Wirreanda Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 986
  • Medowie Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.1kmICSEA 997
  • Medowie Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 9.4kmICSEA 1033

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

0
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationLimeburners Creek Coach Stop (10.4 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

27.5°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
1,100mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
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.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
00 in suburbCafes/Rest.
00 in suburbParks
0Playgrounds
0Pools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
0Sports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachHeros Beach (9.6 km)
Nearest hospitalTomaree Community Hospital (21.1 km)
Nearest vet7.8 km
Nearest airportNewcastle (25.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate3.30%
Projected population 2041395
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Swan Bay (Port Stephens)

What are property prices in Swan Bay (Port Stephens)?

In Swan Bay (Port Stephens), the median house price is $730K. Median weekly house rent is $600.

How far is Swan Bay (Port Stephens) from Sydney CBD?

Swan Bay (Port Stephens) is about 147.6 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Swan Bay (Port Stephens)?

Swan Bay (Port Stephens) has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Swan Bay (Port Stephens)?

Swan Bay (Port Stephens) has a transport score of 0/100.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.