Nelson Bay Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Nelson Bay is a locality approximately 155 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Nelson Bay is 2315, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Nelson Bay has a population of 6,141 (3,026 males, 3,114 females). The median age is 51 years.
The median weekly household income in Nelson Bay is $1,305, with a median personal income of $689 per week.
The median weekly rent is $380 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,842.
In terms of birthplace, 93% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (118), New Zealand (93), and Philippines (54).
86.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 8.3% speak another language.
The employment rate in Nelson Bay shows 2,511 people employed (1,248 full-time, 1,003 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 5.0%.
The most common occupations are professionals (382), technicians & trades (238), and managers (228).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Nelson Bay has an IRSAD score of 969 placing it in decile 4 (below average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Nelson Bay covers an area of 15.7 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 392 persons per km².
Statistically, Nelson 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 Nelson Bay is Paterson (Provincial).
The 2315 postcode is shared by Nelson Bay along with Corlette, Fingal Bay, Gan Gan and Shoal Bay.
Nelson Bay Details
| Postcode | 2315 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 6,141 |
| Median Age | 51 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,305/week |
| Median Personal Income | $689/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $380 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,842 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 15.7 km² |
| Population Density | 392/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,579 |
| Completed Year 12 | 40.0% |
| Australian Citizens | 89.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 265 (4.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -32.7150 |
| Longitude | 152.1511 |
| Distance from Sydney | 155 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hunter Valley exc Newcastle |
| Area (SA3) | Port Stephens |
| Local Government | Port Stephens |
| Federal Electorate | Paterson |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 819 (13.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 589 (9.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,126 (18.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,798 (29.3%) |
| 65+ years | 1,797 (29.3%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 607 (9.9%) |
| Arthritis | 353 (5.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 224 (3.6%) |
| Asthma | 206 (3.4%) |
| Diabetes | 188 (3.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 155 (2.5%) |
| Cancer | 137 (2.2%) |
| Dementia | 17 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 130 (5.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,074 (42.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 981 (38.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 362 (14.2%) |