Moving to Tea Gardens NSW 2324
What the official numbers say about living in Tea Gardens — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $365 a week, against a median household income of $991 a week.
About 69% of homes are owner-occupied and 13% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Tea Gardens grew 35% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,434 → 3,288 people).
Around 71% of households are families, averaging 1.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: German, Thai, French.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Tea Gardens scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (73% of workers), while 21% work from home.
Nearest ferry wharf: Port Stephens Ferry Terminal, 6.8 km south.
Nearest airport: RAAF Base Williamtown, 32.9 km south-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 161 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 1 school · 7 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 6 parks — see them all on the Tea Gardens profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Tea Gardens Public School 1.3 km
Groceries: Coles 550 m
Parks and reserves: The Admirals Green Public Park 300 m · Dunshea Avenue Reserve 350 m · Memorial Park 1.1 km · ANZAC Park 1.9 km · Tea Gardens Rest Area 2.1 km · Winda Woppa Reserve 2.5 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Tea Gardens, most often seen first: Australian Pelican · Silver Gull · Rainbow Lorikeet · Little Pied Cormorant · Noisy Miner · Little Wattlebird.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Tea Gardens, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tea Gardens here | 3,288 | — | 3/10 | 51% |
| Hawks Nest | 1,413 | — | 4/10 | 57% |
| Pindimar | 345 | — | 3/10 | 82% |
| Nelson Bay | 6,141 | — | 4/10 | 72% |
| Shoal Bay | 1,815 | — | 3/10 | 59% |
| Corlette | 5,699 | — | 7/10 | 24% |
| Fingal Bay | 1,635 | — | 3/10 | 66% |
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 Tea Gardens profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $365 a week, and about 13% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 35% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,434 people to 3,288. It sits about 161 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: Tea Gardens vs Hawks Nest · Tea Gardens vs Nelson Bay.
Nearby guides: Hawks Nest · Pindimar · Nelson Bay · Shoal Bay · Corlette · Fingal Bay.
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