Tanilba Bay
NSW 2319 · Port Stephens
3,237 (2021) → 3,318 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Port Stephens local government area (est. 79,727 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Tanilba Bay is a stable suburb in Port Stephens, NSW 2319, about 145km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $759K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 26/100, and is right by the coast. Tanilba Bay has an overall score of 35/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 41/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.74%), New Zealand (1.33%), South Africa (0.71%), Germany (0.65%), Scotland (0.43%)
Top languages: German (0.49%), Macedon (0.28%), Spanish (0.28%), Thai (0.19%), Mandarin (0.12%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
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 2025
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 958 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Tanilba Bay Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 916
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bobs Farm Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 994
- Soldiers Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 987
- Salt Ash Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.2kmICSEA 933
- Karuah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 10kmICSEA 863
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around 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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Tanilba Bay
Is Tanilba Bay safe?
Tanilba Bay has a residential safety score of 41/100, 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 8,866 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Tanilba Bay?
In Tanilba Bay, the median house price is $759K and the median unit price is $618K. Median weekly house rent is $610.
How far is Tanilba Bay from Sydney CBD?
Tanilba Bay is about 145.1 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Tanilba Bay?
Tanilba Bay has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 916 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Tanilba Bay?
Tanilba Bay has a transport score of 26/100 and 32 bus stops.