Port Stephens Council

Iona

NSW2321

Iona at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

19.9k

Median age 34

The brief

What to know about Iona.

The postcode for Iona is 2321 (NSW).

Iona (2321) sits in the Port Stephens region of NSW.

Iona has roughly 19,857 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Iona 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 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Iona's population at 19,857, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic.

Population

19,857

Median age

34

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$427/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$363/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

19,857

Median age: 34

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Iona.

Local schools for Iona

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Government School Catchment

Iona Public School

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Largs Public School

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Bolwarra 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

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Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Iona.

What is the Iona postcode?
Iona is in the 2321 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Stephens Council region.
Where is Iona?
Iona is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2321, in the Port Stephens Council region.
What is the average rent in Iona?
The median weekly rent for houses is $427, for units it's $363.
What schools are in Iona?
There are 20 schools serving Iona on this page, including Iona Public School, Largs Public School, Bolwarra Public School.
How walkable is Iona?
Iona has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Iona?
Iona is close to Woodville, Mindaribba, Butterwick, Largs, Bolwarra Heights.
What is the population of Iona?
The population of Iona is approximately 19,857 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.

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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