Moving to Soldiers Point NSW 2317
What the official numbers say about living in Soldiers Point — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $400 a week, against a median household income of $1,350 a week.
About 72% of homes are owner-occupied and 25% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Soldiers Point grew 18% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,326 → 1,564 people).
Around 69% of households are families, averaging 2.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Greek, French, German.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Soldiers Point 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 31% work from home.
Nearest ferry wharf: Port Stephens Ferry Terminal, 7.6 km east.
Nearest airport: RAAF Base Williamtown, 23.4 km south-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 152 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 1 school · 1 cafe or restaurant · 9 parks · 1 beach — see them all on the Soldiers Point profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Soldiers Point Public School 350 m
Parks and reserves: Lancaster Park 250 m · Kangaroo Park 300 m · Spencer Park 650 m · John Eckersley Park 650 m · Everitt Park 850 m · George Reserve 1.1 km · Stoney Ridge Reserve 1.2 km · Bob Cairns Reserve 2.3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Soldiers Point, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis · Laughing Kookaburra · Australian Magpie · Australian Pelican · White-faced Heron.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Soldiers Point, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soldiers Point here | 1,564 | — | 6/10 | 24% |
| Salamander Bay | 4,991 | — | 4/10 | 44% |
| Lemon Tree Passage | 2,686 | — | 2/10 | 54% |
| Pindimar | 345 | — | 3/10 | 82% |
| Corlette | 5,699 | — | 7/10 | 24% |
| North Arm Cove | 552 | — | 5/10 | 70% |
| Mallabula | 963 | — | 2/10 | 57% |
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 2317 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Soldiers Point profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $400 a week, and about 25% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 18% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,326 people to 1,564. It sits about 152 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: Soldiers Point vs Salamander Bay · Soldiers Point vs Lemon Tree Passage.
Nearby guides: Salamander Bay · Lemon Tree Passage · Pindimar · Corlette · North Arm Cove · Mallabula.
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