Anna Bay
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Anna Bay, NSW 2316.
About Anna Bay
Welcome to Anna Bay
Anna Bay sits on the Tomaree Peninsula in Port Stephens, about a 30-minute drive from Newcastle and roughly two and a half hours north of Sydney. It's the gateway to the Stockton Bight sand dunes, one of the largest moving dune systems in the southern hemisphere, and that sense of being on the edge of something wild and coastal defines the place.
This is a suburb for people who want beach life without the density of a big coastal town — surfers, retirees, tree-and-sea changers and families who don't mind a slower pace. With a median age of 52 and a population of 4,221, Anna Bay has settled into itself as a relaxed, close-knit community rather than a tourist strip, even though visitors flock here for the dunes and surf beaches.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Anna Bay revolves around the coast. One Mile Beach and Samurai Beach, both just a short drive away, are among the best surf and swimming spots on the Tomaree Peninsula, while the Stockton Bight dunes draw quad-bike tours, sandboarders and photographers year-round. The local village centre has a handful of cafes, takeaway options and a pub that serves as the social hub, with a more substantial dining and shopping scene available a short trip away in Nelson Bay.
It's a low-key lifestyle by design. Locals tend to head to neighbouring Boat Harbour and Fishermans Bay for quieter swimming spots, or further round to Bobs Farm for produce and rural outlooks, rather than seeking out nightlife. Anyone after a busy social calendar will find Anna Bay quiet outside peak holiday periods, which is exactly the appeal for many residents.
Getting around
Anna Bay is car-dependent, and most residents drive for work, school and errands. Nelson Bay Road connects the suburb to Nelson Bay in one direction and back through Salamander Bay and Williamtown towards Newcastle in the other, with Newcastle Airport around 20 minutes away by car. There's no train line on the Tomaree Peninsula, so bus services along the main road are the only public transport option, and they're best supplemented by your own vehicle if you need flexibility.
For day-to-day life this isn't a hardship — distances within Anna Bay and to neighbouring Boat Harbour, One Mile and Fishermans Bay are short — but commuters heading into Newcastle or beyond should factor in a 30-to-45-minute drive depending on traffic and time of day.
Schools & families
Anna Bay Public School serves the local primary-age community and is a genuine focal point for young families in the area, with the kind of small-school feel that comes from a stable, close community. Secondary students typically travel to schools in Nelson Bay or Salamander Bay, which is standard practice across the peninsula given the spread-out population.
Families are drawn here for the beaches, the space and the safety of a small community, though it suits those happy with a quieter school and social scene rather than a wide choice of nearby facilities.
Housing & architecture
Housing in Anna Bay is overwhelmingly detached, with houses making up 88% of current listings, alongside a small share of townhouses (7%), vacant land (4%) and apartments or units (2%). Expect a mix of established beach shacks, renovated older homes and newer builds on generous blocks, many within walking distance of the beach or bushland reserves.
The scarcity of apartments and townhouses reflects the suburb's low-rise, low-density character — this isn't a suburb built around unit blocks, and buyers after that kind of stock will have limited options.
The property market
Anna Bay's median house price currently sits at $890,000, having climbed 13.4% recently — a sign of strong buyer interest in this stretch of the Port Stephens coastline as more people look for lifestyle properties outside Newcastle and Sydney. Median rent is $660 a week, reflecting solid demand from both permanent residents and those chasing a long-term coastal rental.
With land and house-and-land packages making up a small but notable share of listings (4% land, plus a further slice of townhouses), there's still some room for buyers to build rather than buy established, though the bulk of transactions remain in the detached house market. Compared with the tightly held pockets of Boat Harbour and Fishermans Bay, Anna Bay offers relatively more choice and a broader price spread for buyers entering the peninsula market.
Market snapshot
Anna Bay property market
Median sale price
$890k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$660
per week
Gross rental yield
3.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$400k
Median
$890k
Premium
$1.47m
Days on market
94
Auction clearance
60%
Sold this year
39
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +3.0% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Anna Bay by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Anna Bay, NSW 2316.
Population
4,221
residents (2021)
Median age
52
years
Household income
$1,189
median, per week
Median rent
$390
per week
Median mortgage
$1,733
per month
Mortgage / income
34%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Anna Bay
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Anna Bay
$755k
4A Cromarty Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$1m
68 Campbell Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.25m
47A James Paterson Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.05m
2/42 Campbell Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.13m
8 Dolphin Close
Sold ~July 2026
$285k
20/37 James Paterson Street
Sold ~July 2026
$3.80m
298C Gan Gan Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.23m
23 Essington Way
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Anna Bay suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Anna Bay?
The median house price in Anna Bay, NSW is $890k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 13.4%.
How much is rent in Anna Bay?
The median weekly rent in Anna Bay is around $660 per week.
Is Anna Bay a good place to live?
Anna Bay is the name of a suburb, a town and a bay in the Port Stephens local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. Anna Bay is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 4,221 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Anna Bay?
Anna Bay has a population of 4,221 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 52.
What schools are in Anna Bay?
There is 1 school in or near Anna Bay, including Anna Bay Public School.
How long do homes take to sell in Anna Bay?
Properties in Anna Bay take around 94 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 60%.
How much do you need to buy in Anna Bay?
Entry-level properties in Anna Bay start around $400k, while premium homes reach $1.47m.
What suburbs are near Anna Bay?
Suburbs near Anna Bay include Fishermans Bay, Boat Harbour, One Mile and Bobs Farm.
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