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Soldiers Point

NSW 2317 • Rest of NSW

1,564
Population (2021)
$37,388
Median Income
1.09 km²
Area
25m
Elevation

About Soldiers Point

Soldiers Point is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Port Stephens (Area) area. With a population of 1,564 and a median income of $37,388, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.09 km² at an elevation of 25m, 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 Soldiers Point provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

Soldiers Point falls under postcode 2317 and is governed by Port Stephens Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Port Stephens electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2317
Urban Area
Nelson Bay
LGA
Port Stephens
Federal Electorate
Paterson
State Electorate
Port Stephens
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.71°, 152.07°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
1.09 km²
Elevation
25m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,152
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
56 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,426
Census 2021
1,564
▲ 9.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,096
Income 2021
$37,388
▲ 20.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,221
Born Overseas 288

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 102
  • 2. New Zealand 33
  • 3. South Africa 20
  • 4. Scotland 13
  • 5. Germany 12
  • 6. Ireland 9
  • 7. Netherlands 9
  • 8. United States 9
  • 9. Mauritius 8
  • 10. India 7
  • 11. Canada 6
  • 12. France 5
  • 13. Poland 5
  • 14. Japan 4
  • 15. Philippines 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 776
Australian 541
Irish 212
Scottish 200
German 77
Australian Aboriginal 62
Italian 26
Welsh 22
Greek 21
Maori 17

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,018
Both parents born in Australia
326
Both parents born overseas
162
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
54.4%
No Religion
39.5%
Buddhism
0.8%
Islam
0.3%
Judaism
0.3%
Hinduism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
49 (3.1%)
5-14 years
144 (9.2%)
15-19 years
70 (4.5%)
20-24 years
52 (3.3%)
25-34 years
116 (7.4%)
35-44 years
120 (7.7%)
45-54 years
198 (12.7%)
55-64 years
287 (18.4%)
65-74 years
302 (19.3%)
75-84 years
189 (12.1%)
85+ years
30 (1.9%)

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