Moving to Pindimar NSW 2324
What the official numbers say about living in Pindimar — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $350 a week, against a median household income of $1,067 a week.
About 88% of homes are owner-occupied and 9% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Pindimar grew 50% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (230 → 345 people).
Around 71% of households are families, averaging 2.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Germany.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Pindimar scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (69% of workers), while 31% work from home.
Nearest ferry wharf: Port Stephens Ferry Terminal, 6.4 km south-east.
Nearest airport: RAAF Base Williamtown, 28 km south-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 157 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Pindimar, most often seen first: Australian Pelican · Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian Pied Oystercatcher · Australian White Ibis · Little Pied Cormorant · Pied Cormorant.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Pindimar, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pindimar here | 345 | — | 3/10 | 82% |
| Soldiers Point | 1,564 | — | 6/10 | 24% |
| Tea Gardens | 3,288 | — | 3/10 | 51% |
| Corlette | 5,699 | — | 7/10 | 24% |
| Salamander Bay | 4,991 | — | 4/10 | 44% |
| North Arm Cove | 552 | — | 5/10 | 70% |
| Nelson Bay | 6,141 | — | 4/10 | 72% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Mid-Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Lyne — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2324 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Pindimar profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $350 a week, and about 9% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 50% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 230 people to 345. It sits about 157 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Mid-Coast council, and the federal seat is Lyne.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Pindimar vs Soldiers Point · Pindimar vs North Arm Cove.
Nearby guides: Soldiers Point · Tea Gardens · Corlette · Salamander Bay · North Arm Cove · Nelson Bay.
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