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Nelson Bay

NSW 2315 • Rest of NSW

6,141
Population (2021)
$35,828
Median Income
15.66 km²
Area
47m
Elevation

About Nelson Bay

Nelson Bay is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Port Stephens (Area) area. With a population of 6,141 and a median income of $35,828, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 15.66 km² at an elevation of 47m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of NSW.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that Nelson Bay provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

Nelson Bay falls under postcode 2315 and is governed by Port Stephens Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Port Stephens electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2315
Urban Area
Nelson Bay
LGA
Port Stephens
Federal Electorate
Paterson
State Electorate
Port Stephens
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.74°, 152.14°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
15.66 km²
Elevation
47m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Corner of Stockton St & Donald St Nelson Bay 2315 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,842
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
51 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,820
Census 2021
6,141
▲ 5.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,420
Income 2021
$35,828
▲ 17.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,677
Born Overseas 1,147

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 309
  • 2. New Zealand 93
  • 3. Philippines 54
  • 4. Nepal 52
  • 5. United States 48
  • 6. Scotland 40
  • 7. South Africa 33
  • 8. Italy 32
  • 9. Germany 31
  • 10. India 31
  • 11. China 29
  • 12. Croatia 28
  • 13. Canada 22
  • 14. Netherlands 22
  • 15. Greece 19

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,543
Australian 2,229
Irish 803
Scottish 729
Australian Aboriginal 250
German 244
Italian 169
Dutch 99
Greek 87
Croatian 83

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,672
Both parents born in Australia
1,431
Both parents born overseas
722
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
52.0%
No Religion
38.3%
Buddhism
1.0%
Hinduism
1.0%
Islam
0.5%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
228 (3.7%)
5-14 years
591 (9.6%)
15-19 years
325 (5.3%)
20-24 years
264 (4.3%)
25-34 years
542 (8.8%)
35-44 years
584 (9.5%)
45-54 years
774 (12.6%)
55-64 years
1,024 (16.7%)
65-74 years
1,091 (17.8%)
75-84 years
561 (9.1%)
85+ years
145 (2.4%)

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