Fishermans Bay
NSW 2316 • New South Wales
About Fishermans Bay
Fishermans Bay is a small coastal locality in the Port Stephens local government area of the Hunter Region, New South Wales, located adjacent to Anna Bay on the shore of the Tasman Sea. With a modest population of around 76 permanent residents, it is one of the more lightly settled spots in the Port Stephens region. A large portion of the eastern part of the suburb is protected within Tomaree National Park, which preserves its pristine natural character. The locality sits between Birubi Beach and Boat Harbour, offering stunning coastal scenery.
Fishermans Bay is a haven for nature lovers, with the spectacular coastline of Tomaree National Park right on its doorstep, including some of the most scenic beach walking trails in the Hunter Region. The nearby township of Anna Bay provides everyday essentials including a general store, café, and community facilities. Activities such as fishing, surfing on Birubi Beach, whale watching, and exploring the national park trails are central to life here. The area draws holiday makers, weekenders from Newcastle and Sydney, and a small community of permanent residents who value its unspoiled coastal environment.
Fishermans Bay 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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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 & Newcastle 60-90 min to Newcastle
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Accessible via Pacific Highway and Nelson Bay Road; Newcastle CBD is ~50 km away (45-60 min drive)
Essentially a coastal nature suburb; a car is required for all services beyond the beach and national park
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 Fishermans Bay. 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)