Salamander Bay, NSW 2317
Port Stephens CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2317
Updated
Median house price
$1,115,000
+1.4% over the past year.
Median of 79 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Salamander Bay at a glance
- Median unit
- $291,600
- Weekly rent
- $700
- Houses
- Population
- 4,991
- Median age 57
Prices: Median of 79 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2317), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Salamander Bay
Houses change hands at $1,115,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (79 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $291,600, roughly 74% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+1.4%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $223,000. 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 2317)
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What to know about Salamander Bay
Salamander Bay (2317) sits in the Port Stephens region of NSW. The median house here is $1,115,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +1.4% over the past year, behind the NSW average (3%).
Salamander Bay has roughly 4,991 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Salamander Bay scores 2/100 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 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 9°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,292 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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Schools in Salamander Bay
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 2/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 0/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Salamander Bay's population at 4,991, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 65%
- Lone person
- 34%
- Owner occupied
- 71%
- Renter occupied
- 22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.26% (median rent $700/wk against a $1,115,000 price tag). Renter share is modest (22%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 3.26%
- On the $1,115,000 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +1.4%
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
178 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,292 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 27.5°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 9.1°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 Salamander Bay
- What is the median house price in Salamander Bay?
- The median house price in Salamander Bay, NSW 2317 is $1,115,000 (median of 79 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $291,600. Annual growth is +1.4%.
- How much is my house worth in Salamander Bay?
- A useful starting point is the Salamander Bay median house price of $1,115,000 (units $291,600). 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 Salamander Bay a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Salamander Bay is 3.3%: the median weekly house rent is $700 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2317), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,115,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 1.4% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Salamander 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 Salamander Bay postcode?
- Salamander Bay is in the 2317 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- Where is Salamander Bay?
- Salamander Bay is a suburb in the Port Stephens Council area, NSW 2317.
- What is the average rent in Salamander Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $700.
- What schools are in Salamander Bay?
- There are 11 schools serving Salamander Bay on this page, including St Philip's Christian College - Port Stephens, St Philip's Christian College Gilibaa, Tomaree High School.
- How walkable is Salamander Bay?
- Salamander Bay has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Salamander Bay?
- Salamander Bay is close to Corlette, Taylors Beach, Soldiers Point, Gan Gan, Anna Bay.
- What is the population of Salamander Bay?
- The population of Salamander Bay is approximately 4,991 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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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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