Gan Gan at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
15.3k
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Gan Gan.
The postcode for Gan Gan is 2315 (NSW).
Gan Gan (2315) sits in the Port Stephens region of NSW.
Gan Gan has roughly 15,287 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Gan Gan 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, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gan Gan's population at 15,287, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
15,287
Median age
54
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$390/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$332/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
15,287
Median age: 54
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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 Gan Gan.
Local schools for Gan Gan
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Government School Catchment
Tomaree Public School
Tomaree High School
Anna Bay 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 Gan Gan.
- What is the Gan Gan postcode?
- Gan Gan is in the 2315 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- Where is Gan Gan?
- Gan Gan is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2315, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- What is the average rent in Gan Gan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $332.
- What schools are in Gan Gan?
- There are 9 schools serving Gan Gan on this page, including Tomaree Public School, St Philip's Christian College Gilibaa, St Philip's Christian College - Port Stephens.
- How walkable is Gan Gan?
- Gan Gan has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Gan Gan?
- Gan Gan is close to One Mile, Corlette, Boat Harbour, Anna Bay, Salamander Bay.
- What is the population of Gan Gan?
- The population of Gan Gan is approximately 15,287 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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