Port Stephens Council
Shoal Bay
Shoal Bay at a glance
Median house
$860,000
-17.5% year on year
Median unit
$298,800
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
1,815
Median age 59
About
Welcome to Shoal Bay.
Shoal Bay is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$860,000
-17.5% over the past year. Median unit price $298,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$390/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$338/wk
Owner occupied
55%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
$860,000
-17.5% annual growth
$298,800
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
1,815
Median age: 59
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.36%
Based on $860,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20265.88%
Based on $298,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-17.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202655%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -17.5%/yr
2021
$2.3M
5-year change
-62%
2026
$860K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
1,815
Median age
59
Family households
55%
Lone person
42%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
201
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.
6
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Shoal Bay.
Local schools for Shoal Bay
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Shoal Bay Public School
Tomaree Public School
Tomaree High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Shoal Bay.
- What is the median house price in Shoal Bay?
- The median house price in Shoal Bay, NSW 2315 is $860,000. The median unit price is $298,800. Annual growth is -17.5%.
- What is the Shoal Bay postcode?
- Shoal Bay is in the 2315 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- What is the average rent in Shoal Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $338.
- What schools are in Shoal Bay?
- There are 8 schools serving Shoal Bay on this page, including Shoal Bay Public School, St Michael's Primary School, Tomaree Public School.
- How walkable is Shoal Bay?
- Shoal Bay has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Shoal Bay?
- Shoal Bay is close to Nelson Bay, Fingal Bay, Corlette, Gan Gan, One Mile.
- What is the population of Shoal Bay?
- Shoal Bay has approximately 1,815 residents. The median age is 59.
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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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