Population
– since 2016.
Port Stephens, NSW
Source: ABS Census 2021, via Censible. Census 2026 data arrives June 2027.
Port Stephens at a glance
What the 2021 Census says, compared with New South Wales.
Key figures
2021 Census, Port Stephens beside NSW and Australia.
| Measure | Port Stephens | NSW | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | – | 8,072,171 | 25,422,828 |
| Growth since 2016 | – | +7.9% | +8.6% |
| Median age | – | 38.4 | 38.2 |
| Households | – | 2,900,456 | 9,275,123 |
| Flats and apartments | – | 21.8% | 14.3% |
| Renting | – | 33.1% | 31.1% |
| Owned outright | – | 32.0% | 31.4% |
| Median household income a week | – | $1,829 | $1,747 |
| Median rent a week | – | $423 | $376 |
| Median mortgage repayment a month | – | $2,142 | $1,866 |
| Born overseas | – | 31.0% | 29.3% |
| Other language at home | – | 28.2% | 23.6% |
| No religion | – | 35.7% | 41.9% |
Source: ABS Census 2021, via Censible. How the figures are built
Population and age
Each census since 2011, and the age profile in 2021.
Age
Median age –, against 38.4 for New South Wales.
Source: ABS Census 2021, via Censible. How the figures are built
Cultural background
The largest groups in Port Stephens at the 2021 Census.
Ancestry
Languages at home
Country of birth
Source: ABS Census 2021, via Censible. How the figures are built
Around Port Stephens
The places it belongs to, sits beside and contains.
Part of
Nearby
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