Fingal Bay Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Fingal Bay is a locality approximately 153 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Fingal Bay is 2315, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Fingal Bay has a population of 1,635 (762 males, 866 females). The median age is 63 years.
The median weekly household income in Fingal Bay is $1,114, with a median personal income of $573 per week.
The median weekly rent is $390 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.
In terms of birthplace, 94% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (31), New Zealand (17), and Germany (16).
89.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 2.8% speak another language.
The employment rate in Fingal Bay shows 497 people employed (213 full-time, 228 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 5.7%.
The most common occupations are professionals (73), technicians & trades (56), and community & personal service (52).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Fingal Bay has an IRSAD score of 949 placing it in decile 3 (disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Fingal Bay covers an area of 9.6 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 170 persons per km².
Statistically, Fingal Bay sits within the Port Stephens area, part of the broader Hunter Valley exc Newcastle region. It falls under the Port Stephens local government area.
The federal electorate for Fingal Bay is Paterson (Provincial).
The 2315 postcode is shared by Fingal Bay along with Corlette, Gan Gan, Nelson Bay and Shoal Bay.
Fingal Bay Details
| Postcode | 2315 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 1,635 |
| Median Age | 63 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,114/week |
| Median Personal Income | $573/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $390 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 9.6 km² |
| Population Density | 170/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 703 |
| Completed Year 12 | 30.8% |
| Australian Citizens | 88.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 56 (3.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -32.7502 |
| Longitude | 152.1632 |
| Distance from Sydney | 153 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hunter Valley exc Newcastle |
| Area (SA3) | Port Stephens |
| Local Government | Port Stephens |
| Federal Electorate | Paterson |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 171 (10.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 94 (5.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 193 (11.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 416 (25.4%) |
| 65+ years | 768 (47.0%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 132 (8.1%) |
| Mental Health | 130 (8.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 77 (4.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 60 (3.7%) |
| Asthma | 53 (3.3%) |
| Diabetes | 52 (3.2%) |
| Cancer | 50 (3.1%) |
| Dementia | 8 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 33 (4.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 352 (50.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 239 (34.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 79 (11.2%) |