Port Stephens Council
Fishermans Bay
Fishermans Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
76
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Fishermans Bay.
Fishermans Bay (2316) sits in the Port Stephens region of NSW.
Fishermans Bay has roughly 76 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Fishermans Bay scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fishermans Bay's population at 76, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
76
Median age
59
Family households
86%
Lone person
11%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$395/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
76
Median age: 59
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Fishermans Bay.
Local schools for Fishermans Bay
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Government School Catchment
Anna Bay Public School
Tomaree Public School
Tomaree High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Fishermans Bay.
- What is the Fishermans Bay postcode?
- Fishermans Bay is in the 2316 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- What is the average rent in Fishermans Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $395, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Fishermans Bay?
- There are 8 schools serving Fishermans Bay on this page, including Anna Bay Public School, St Philip's Christian College Gilibaa, St Philip's Christian College - Port Stephens.
- How walkable is Fishermans Bay?
- Fishermans Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Fishermans Bay?
- Fishermans Bay is close to Boat Harbour, Boat Harbour, Anna Bay, One Mile, Taylors Beach.
- What is the population of Fishermans Bay?
- Fishermans Bay has approximately 76 residents. The median age is 59.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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