Tanilba Bay at a glance
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
3,237
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Tanilba Bay.
The postcode for Tanilba Bay is 2319 (NSW).
Tanilba Bay (2319) sits in the Port Stephens region of NSW.
Tanilba Bay has roughly 3,237 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Tanilba 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 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 5 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tanilba Bay's population at 3,237, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,237
Median age
48
Family households
70%
Lone person
26%
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)
$365/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
3,237
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
287
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.
34
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tanilba Bay.
Local schools for Tanilba Bay
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Government School Catchment
Tanilba Bay Public School
Bobs Farm 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 Tanilba Bay.
- What is the Tanilba Bay postcode?
- Tanilba Bay is in the 2319 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- Where is Tanilba Bay?
- Tanilba Bay is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2319, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tanilba Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $365, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Tanilba Bay?
- There are 5 schools serving Tanilba Bay on this page, including Tanilba Bay Public School, Bobs Farm Public School, Soldiers Point Public School.
- How walkable is Tanilba Bay?
- Tanilba Bay has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Tanilba Bay?
- Tanilba Bay is close to Mallabula, Tilligerry Creek, Lemon Tree Passage, Oyster Cove, Bobs Farm.
- What is the population of Tanilba Bay?
- The population of Tanilba Bay is approximately 3,237 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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