Fullerton Cove at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
735
Median age 69
The brief
What to know about Fullerton Cove.
The postcode for Fullerton Cove is 2318 (NSW).
Fullerton Cove (2318) sits in the Port Stephens region of NSW.
Fullerton Cove has roughly 735 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Fullerton Cove 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 5 government primary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fullerton Cove's population at 735, with a median age of 69. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 1% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
735
Median age
69
Family households
74%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
1%
At a deeper level
735
Median age: 69
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Safety
Crime and safety.
25
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Fullerton Cove.
Local schools for Fullerton Cove
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Fern Bay Public School
Stockton Public School
Mayfield East Public School
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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 Fullerton Cove.
- What is the Fullerton Cove postcode?
- Fullerton Cove is in the 2318 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- Where is Fullerton Cove?
- Fullerton Cove is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2318, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- What is the average rent in Fullerton Cove?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Fullerton Cove?
- There are 11 schools serving Fullerton Cove on this page, including Fern Bay Public School, Stockton Public School, St Peter's Primary School.
- How walkable is Fullerton Cove?
- Fullerton Cove has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Fullerton Cove?
- Fullerton Cove is close to Williamtown, Fern Bay, Kooragang, Stockton, Campvale.
- What is the population of Fullerton Cove?
- The population of Fullerton Cove is approximately 735 (2021 Census). The median age is 69.
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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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