Oyster Cove at a glance
Population
91
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Oyster Cove.
The postcode for Oyster Cove is 2318 (NSW).
Oyster Cove (2318) sits in the Port Stephens region of NSW.
Oyster Cove has roughly 91 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
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 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Oyster Cove's population at 91, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
91
Median age
56
Family households
73%
Lone person
22%
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)
$228/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
91
Median age: 56
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Oyster Cove.
Local schools for Oyster Cove
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Government School Catchment
Tanilba Bay Public School
Bobs Farm Public School
Salt Ash 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 Oyster Cove.
- What is the Oyster Cove postcode?
- Oyster Cove is in the 2318 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- Where is Oyster Cove?
- Oyster Cove is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2318, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- What is the average rent in Oyster Cove?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $228.
- What schools are in Oyster Cove?
- There are 8 schools serving Oyster Cove on this page, including Tanilba Bay Public School, Bobs Farm Public School, Salt Ash Public School.
- What suburbs are near Oyster Cove?
- Oyster Cove is close to Tilligerry Creek, Tanilba Bay, Bobs Farm, Mallabula, Salt Ash.
- What is the population of Oyster Cove?
- The population of Oyster Cove is approximately 91 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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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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