Salamander Bay
- There are around 5,002 residents living in Salamander Bay
- Most residents are couples, with 45% aged 60+ years old
- Majority of homes are detached houses lived in by outright owners

Property price trends
These median prices may indicate the common property values in this area and how they have changed over the last 5 years. Source: CoreLogic
$980,772
House median sale price
0.9% Growth
L
ast 12 months
$663,726
Unit median sale price
13.4% Growth
L
ast 12 months
Median price trend
This could show if the area is improving, suggesting future growth, or declining which may offer short-term buying opportunities.
Showing the trend for house prices over the last 5 years. Source: CoreLogic
Market activity
A snapshot of how quickly properties are selling in the area and how many are currently available.
69 Days
House median days on market
35 Days
Unit median days on market
129 Properties
Sold in last 12 months
38 Properties
Available in the last month
Suburb snapshot
Last month Salamander Bay had 38 properties on sale, with 129 properties being sold in the past 12 months. The median property sale price over the last 12 months for houses has been $980,772, which has increased by 0.9%. The median sale price for units has been around $663,726 and has increased by 13.4%. If you are looking to rent or are interested in purchasing an investment property, the median weekly rent for a house in Salamander Bay is around $630 and has increased by 6.8% over the past 12 months. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent for a unit is around $530 and has decreased by 1.9%.
There are around 5,002 residents living in Salamander Bay. They are predominantly made up of couples, living in detached houses with the majority being outright owners. The most common occupations for locals are technicians and trades workers, professionals, and community and personal service workers. Salamander Bay also has a number of primary and secondary schools nearby, including Edmondson Park College (primary) and St Philip's Christian College - Port Stephens (secondary).
What's on the market
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Salamander Bay residents
Key characteristics of the residents in the area, open the breakdown to see more detail for each category.
60+
Is the most common age range
Outright Owners
Most common occupant type
Couples
Most common household profile
Technicians and Trades Workers
Most common occupation
Detached Houses
Most common property type
Occupant status
This may indicate the likelihood of long term residence as owners are less likely to move. The most common are outright owners.
2,261
Total properties
Outright Owners
(48%)
Mortgaged Owners
(21%)
Renters
(19%)
Other
(10%)
Community Housing
(2%)
Property types
This may indicate the likelihood of you finding your ideal property type in the area. The most common are detached houses.
2,636
Total properties
Detached Houses
(57%)
Townhouses
(31%)
Apartments
(7%)
Other
(4%)
Age ranges
This may indicate what stage of life these residents are at. The most common is 60+.
Under 18
19-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
60+
Household profiles
This may indicate likelihood of noise, activity or community events based on who lives here. The most common profile is couples.
Lone Parents
Couples
Families
Singles
Other
Individual yearly income
This may indicate the affluence of individuals in the area. The average income band is $0k - $34k per year.
3,727
individuals
$0k - $34k
(51%)
$35k - $78k
(34%)
$79k - $103k
(8%)
$104k - $182k
(6%)
$182k+
(2%)
Occupations
The top 5 occupations in Salamander Bay.
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2
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4
5
Nearby education
Schooling and educational options in the area, for all ages.
Edmondson Park College
K - Yr 6
St Philip's Christian College - Port Stephens
K - Yr 12
Independent
St Philip's Christian College Gilibaa
K - Yr 6
Tomaree Public School
K - Yr 6
Government
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Port Stephens Council
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