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New South Wales · Postcode 2316
Boat Harbour postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 147 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Boat Harbour 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
Boat Harbour vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Boat Harbour | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,741 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $470 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 47 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.6% +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.
Boat Harbour 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, Boat Harbour has a population of 993 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,741, close to the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 40 (4.0% of residents).
Housing in Boat Harbour includes a median weekly rent of $470, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 360 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 80.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Boat Harbour scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Boat Harbour is part of the Port Stephens statistical area in New South Wales.
Boat Harbour 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) | 993 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,741/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $755/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $470 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Population Density | 460/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 360 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 40 (4.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -32.7844827 |
| Longitude | 152.110421 |
| 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 | 175 (17.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 115 (11.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 168 (16.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 313 (31.5%) |
| 65+ years | 222 (22.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 107 (10.8%) |
| Asthma | 69 (6.9%) |
| Cancer | 45 (4.5%) |
| Diabetes | 40 (4.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 40 (4.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 23 (2.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (0.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 88 (24.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 158 (44.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 108 (30.3%) |
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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.