Boat Harbour (Port Stephens - NSW)
NSW 2316 • New South Wales
About Boat Harbour (Port Stephens - NSW)
Boat Harbour is a small coastal suburb within the Port Stephens Council area of the Hunter Region in New South Wales, situated approximately 204 kilometres north-north-east of Sydney and 55 kilometres north-east of Newcastle. The suburb covers around 2 square kilometres and had a population of 993 at the 2021 census. It is located on the Tomaree Peninsula, adjacent to the protected waters of Port Stephens and near the Myall Lakes National Park boundary.
The area is renowned for its sheltered harbour, white-sand beaches, and relaxed coastal lifestyle, drawing both permanent residents and holiday-makers year-round. Boat Harbour sits close to Anna Bay and the popular One Mile Beach, with dolphin and whale watching, kayaking, and water sports all popular local activities. The suburb appeals to retirees, sea-change seekers, and holiday homeowners looking for a tranquil setting within reach of Nelson Bay's amenities.
Boat Harbour (Port Stephens - NSW) falls under postcode 2316 and is governed by the Port Stephens Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Paterson, while state elections fall under the Port Stephens electorate.
Location
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Property Prices 2025
Median sale prices in Boat Harbour for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.
Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.
Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2316
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2316, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2316; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Port Stephens Coaches — Nelson Bay / Raymond Terrace / Newcastle ~20 min to Nelson Bay; ~1h 30min to Newcastle
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Newcastle CBD is ~55 km away (~50 min drive). This is a coastal lifestyle location; most residents work locally or are retired.
Car-dependent coastal suburb. Limited local services within walking distance; a vehicle is necessary for shopping, healthcare, and most errands.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Anna Bay Public School ICSEA 9624982 1187 191 Gan Gan Rd
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Bobs Farm Public School ICSEA 9794982 1179 764 Marsh Rd
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Port Stephens Local Government Area, which contains Boat Harbour (Port Stephens - NSW). Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)