Salamander Bay at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
4,991
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Salamander Bay.
The postcode for Salamander Bay is 2317 (NSW).
Salamander Bay (2317) sits in the Port Stephens region of NSW.
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.
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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 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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
4,991
Median age
57
Family households
65%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
4,991
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
316
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
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Salamander Bay.
Local schools for Salamander Bay
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Government School Catchment
Tomaree High School
Tomaree Public School
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
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 Salamander Bay.
- 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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2317, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- What is the average rent in Salamander Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $380.
- 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 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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