Port Stephens Council

Mallabula

NSW2319

Mallabula at a glance

Walk score

34

Car dependent

Population

963

Median age 49

The brief

What to know about Mallabula.

The postcode for Mallabula is 2319 (NSW).

Mallabula (2319) sits in the Port Stephens region of NSW.

Mallabula has roughly 963 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Mallabula scores 34/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Mallabula's population at 963, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

963

Median age

49

Family households

70%

Lone person

27%

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)

$365/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$350/wk

Owner occupied

73%

Renter occupied

25%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

963

Median age: 49

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

54

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft14 (25.9%)
Against justice procedures10 (18.5%)
Assault7 (13.0%)
Drug offences7 (13.0%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment6 (11.1%)

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.

Walk Score

34

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

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Education

Schools in Mallabula.

Local schools for Mallabula

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Tanilba Bay Public School

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Bobs Farm Public School

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Soldiers Point 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 Mallabula.

What is the Mallabula postcode?
Mallabula is in the 2319 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Stephens Council region.
Where is Mallabula?
Mallabula is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2319, in the Port Stephens Council region.
What is the average rent in Mallabula?
The median weekly rent for houses is $365, for units it's $350.
What schools are in Mallabula?
There are 9 schools serving Mallabula on this page, including Tanilba Bay Public School, Bobs Farm Public School, Soldiers Point Public School.
How walkable is Mallabula?
Mallabula has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Mallabula?
Mallabula is close to Tanilba Bay, Lemon Tree Passage, Tilligerry Creek, Oyster Cove, Taylors Beach.
What is the population of Mallabula?
The population of Mallabula is approximately 963 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.

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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