Nelson Bay, NSW 2315
Port Stephens CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2315
Updated
Median house price
$1,150,000
+9.0% over the past year.
Median of 102 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Nelson Bay at a glance
- Median unit
- $298,800
- Weekly rent
- $720
- Houses · units $550
- Population
- 6,141
- Median age 51
Prices: Median of 102 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2315), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Nelson Bay
Houses change hands at $1,150,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (102 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $298,800, roughly 74% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+9%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +9%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $230,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2315)
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What to know about Nelson Bay
Nelson Bay (2315) sits in the Port Stephens region of NSW. The median house here is $1,150,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +9% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Nelson Bay has roughly 6,141 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Nelson Bay 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 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 9°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,327 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 34/100
- Transit
- 10/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Nelson Bay's population at 6,141, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 65%
- Lone person
- 31%
- Owner occupied
- 67%
- Renter occupied
- 31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.26% (median rent $720/wk against a $1,150,000 price tag). Units yield 9.57% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 31% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +9% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 3.26%
- On the $1,150,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 9.57%
- On the $298,800 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +9.0%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
318 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,327 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 27.5°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 9.2°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Nelson Bay
- What is the median house price in Nelson Bay?
- The median house price in Nelson Bay, NSW 2315 is $1,150,000 (median of 102 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $298,800. Annual growth is +9.0%.
- How much is my house worth in Nelson Bay?
- A useful starting point is the Nelson Bay median house price of $1,150,000 (units $298,800). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Nelson Bay a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Nelson Bay is 3.3%: the median weekly house rent is $720 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2315), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,150,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 9.0% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Nelson Bay is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Nelson Bay postcode?
- Nelson Bay is in the 2315 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- Where is Nelson Bay?
- Nelson Bay is a suburb in the Port Stephens Council area, NSW 2315.
- What is the average rent in Nelson Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $720, for units it's $550.
- What schools are in Nelson Bay?
- There are 9 schools serving Nelson Bay on this page, including St Michael's Primary School, Shoal Bay Public School, Tomaree High School.
- How walkable is Nelson Bay?
- Nelson Bay has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Nelson Bay?
- Nelson Bay is close to Shoal Bay, Corlette, Fingal Bay, Gan Gan, Salamander Bay.
- What is the population of Nelson Bay?
- The population of Nelson Bay is approximately 6,141 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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