New South Wales · Postcode 2316
Anna Bay postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 147 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Anna Bay at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Anna Bay vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Anna Bay | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,189 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $390 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 52 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Anna Bay is a locality 147 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2316. It falls within the Hunter Valley exc Newcastle region. The local government area is Port Stephens.
According to the 2021 Census, Anna Bay has a population of 4,221 with a median age of 52. The median weekly household income is $1,189, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. The Indigenous population is 187 (4.4% of residents).
Housing in Anna Bay includes a median weekly rent of $390, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 1,707 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 81.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Anna Bay scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Anna Bay is served by Anna Bay Public School.
Anna Bay is part of the Port Stephens statistical area in New South Wales.
Anna Bay details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2316 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 4,221 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,189/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $612/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $390 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 22.3 km² |
| Population Density | 190/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,707 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 187 (4.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -32.766667 |
| Longitude | 152.083333 |
| Distance from Sydney | 147 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hunter Valley exc Newcastle |
| Area (SA3) | Port Stephens |
| Local Government | Port Stephens |
| Federal Electorate | Paterson |
| State Electorate | Port Stephens |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 630 (14.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 394 (9.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 704 (16.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,159 (27.5%) |
| 65+ years | 1,339 (31.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 703 (16.7%) |
| Asthma | 351 (8.3%) |
| Diabetes | 309 (7.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 292 (6.9%) |
| Cancer | 205 (4.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 108 (2.6%) |
| Dementia | 27 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 46 (2.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 720 (42.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 624 (37.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 298 (17.7%) |
Schools in Anna Bay
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Anna Bay. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.