Moving to Anna Bay NSW 2316
What the official numbers say about living in Anna Bay — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $390 a week, against a median household income of $1,189 a week.
About 80% of homes are owner-occupied and 19% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Anna Bay grew 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,726 → 4,221 people).
Around 71% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Germany; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, German, Nepali.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Anna Bay sits around the national average (decile 4 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (75% of workers), while 20% work from home.
Nearest airport: Newcastle Airport, 23 km west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 146 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 schools · 3 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 11 parks · 3 beaches — see them all on the Anna Bay profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Anna Bay Public School 650 m · St Phillips Christian College Port Stephens 4.6 km
Groceries: SPAR 400 m
Parks and reserves: Hannah Grove Reserve 550 m · Anna Bay Park 850 m · Scott Street Succulent Garden 1 km · Campbell Avenue Reserve 1.1 km · Robinson Reserve 1.2 km · Fishermans Bay Park 1.6 km · Fishermans Bay 1.8 km · Kingsley Park 2.7 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Anna Bay, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis · Laughing Kookaburra · Australian Magpie · Pacific Black Duck · Short-tailed Shearwater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Anna Bay, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Bay here | 4,221 | — | 4/10 | 41% |
| Boat Harbour | 993 | — | 8/10 | 52% |
| One Mile | 501 | — | 6/10 | 40% |
| Salamander Bay | 4,991 | — | 4/10 | 44% |
| Corlette | 5,699 | — | 7/10 | 24% |
| Lemon Tree Passage | 2,686 | — | 2/10 | 54% |
| Bobs Farm | 662 | — | 3/10 | 53% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Port Stephens — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Paterson — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2316 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Anna Bay profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $390 a week, and about 19% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,726 people to 4,221. It sits about 146 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Port Stephens council, and the federal seat is Paterson.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Anna Bay vs Salamander Bay · Anna Bay vs Corlette.
Nearby guides: Boat Harbour · One Mile · Salamander Bay · Corlette · Lemon Tree Passage · Bobs Farm.
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