Tanilba Bay NSW

Postcode 2319 · Port Stephens LGA

Tanilba Bay is a smaller suburb in New South Wales within the Port Stephens local government area (postcode 2319). With a population of 3,237, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 48. Households earn a median income of $59K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, community & personal service, labourers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Tanilba Bay is $900,000, having surged 10.4% over the past year. Units have a median price of $750,000 (+49.3% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $580. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,517.

Tanilba Bay is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 901, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 25 bus stops. The crime rate in the Port Stephens LGA is below average at 3,106 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Tanilba Bay offers a gross rental yield of 3.4%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($900K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 15.3x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +10.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.4% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$900K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability15.3x Stretched
Price Momentum+10.4% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education1/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$900K
10.4% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$750K
49.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$380
POPULATION
3,237
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age48
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,131
Personal Income /wk$582
Mortgage /mth$1,517
CRIME (Port Stephens LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,106
Total Incidents2,451
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops25
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA901
Total Students354
Government1
Tanilba Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 901
Data: 2026