Moving to One Mile NSW 2316
What the official numbers say about living in One Mile — 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 $1,542 a week.
About 96% of homes are owner-occupied and 0% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
One Mile grew 81% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (277 → 501 people).
Around 65% of households are families, averaging 2.6 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Netherlands, Germany; most spoken languages besides English: Italian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), One Mile scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (66% of workers), while 30% work from home.
Nearest ferry wharf: Port Stephens Ferry Terminal, 6.5 km north-east.
Nearest airport: RAAF Base Williamtown, 25.8 km west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 148 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 4 schools · 2 cafes & restaurants · 10 parks · 4 beaches — see them all on the One Mile profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Anna Bay Public School 2.3 km · St Phillips Christian College Port Stephens 3.3 km · Tomaree High School 3.7 km · Tomaree Public School 3.8 km
Parks and reserves: Boat Harbour Road Reserve 1.8 km · Andrew Close Reserve 1.8 km · Bangalee Reserve 2 km · Boat Harbour beach south picnic area 2.2 km · Kingsley Park 2.2 km · Boat Harbour park and dog walking area 2.3 km · Noamunga street park 2.3 km · Anna Bay Park 2.9 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around One Mile, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Laughing Kookaburra · Australian Magpie · Short-tailed Shearwater · Australian White Ibis · Noisy Miner.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to One Mile, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Mile here | 501 | — | 6/10 | 40% |
| Boat Harbour | 993 | — | 8/10 | 52% |
| Anna Bay | 4,221 | — | 4/10 | 41% |
| Corlette | 5,699 | — | 7/10 | 24% |
| Salamander Bay | 4,991 | — | 4/10 | 44% |
| Fingal Bay | 1,635 | — | 3/10 | 66% |
| Nelson Bay | 6,141 | — | 4/10 | 72% |
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 One Mile profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $390 a week, and about 0% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 81% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 277 people to 501. It sits about 148 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: One Mile vs Boat Harbour · One Mile vs Soldiers Point.
Nearby guides: Boat Harbour · Anna Bay · Corlette · Salamander Bay · Fingal Bay · Nelson Bay.
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