Soldiers Point
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Soldiers Point, NSW 2317.
About Soldiers Point
Welcome to Soldiers Point
Soldiers Point sits on a narrow peninsula jutting into Port Stephens, about a two-and-a-half-hour drive north of Sydney and just a few minutes from Salamander Bay's shopping and services. With water on three sides and marinas tucked into its bays, it's one of the more distinctive addresses on the Port Stephens waterway, prized for its views and its slower pace rather than proximity to any big city.
This is a suburb that suits retirees, downsizers and holidaymakers-turned-locals more than young families chasing schools and nightlife. With a population of just 1,564 and a median age of 56, Soldiers Point has settled into a quiet, established rhythm, and its housing stock and amenities reflect that maturity.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Soldiers Point revolves around the water. Boating, fishing and simply watching the marina traffic drift past are the main pastimes, and the suburb's small collection of cafes and waterfront dining spots cater to a laid-back, unhurried crowd. For a bigger night out or a wider choice of restaurants and bars, residents head a short drive to Salamander Bay or further round to Nelson Bay, both of which offer considerably more in the way of dining and entertainment.
Shopping
Soldiers Point itself is light on retail, with day-to-day shopping largely done at Salamander Bay, home to a full-scale shopping centre with supermarkets, speciality stores and services. Nelson Bay, a little further along the peninsula, adds a further layer of boutique shopping and marine-focused retail for boat owners and fishing enthusiasts.
Getting around
There's no rail line out here, so a car is essential for most residents, whether for the school run, shopping trips to Salamander Bay or the drive into Newcastle for work or bigger errands. Local roads connect easily to neighbouring Taylors Beach, Lemon Tree Passage, Bundabah and Pindimar, and buses run through the area linking Soldiers Point to the wider Port Stephens network, though many locals find having their own vehicle far more convenient given the semi-rural spread of the peninsula.
Schools & families
Soldiers Point Public School serves the local primary-age community, giving younger families a genuine neighbourhood school option without having to travel into Salamander Bay or Nelson Bay. High school students typically head to nearby centres for secondary education. Given the suburb's older median age of 56, family life here tends to be a smaller part of the picture than it is for retirees and empty-nesters, but the public school remains a solid anchor for those who do put down roots.
Parks & recreation
The main drawcard is the water itself: Port Stephens offers swimming, boating, kayaking and some of the region's best fishing, with several boat ramps and marina facilities dotted along the Soldiers Point foreshore. Reserves and walking tracks along the peninsula give residents easy access to the bay, and the short drive to Taylors Beach or Lemon Tree Passage opens up further stretches of quiet waterfront for picnics and recreation.
The property market
Soldiers Point's median house price currently sits at $875,000, with median rent at $720 a week. The market has cooled markedly of late, with recent house price growth recorded at -24.9%, a sharp pullback that buyers weighing up value in this tightly held peninsula suburb will want to factor in. Houses dominate current listings at 63%, followed by apartments and units at 22%, townhouses at 13% and a small 3% share of vacant land, reflecting a market still centred on standalone waterfront and near-waterfront homes rather than higher-density living.
History
Like much of the Port Stephens area, Soldiers Point grew from a fishing and maritime tradition into a residential and holiday destination, its name and marina heritage tied closely to the bay's long use as a safe anchorage. Its neighbours, Salamander Bay, Pindimar, Taylors Beach, Lemon Tree Passage and Bundabah, share a similar story of small coastal communities gradually built up around fishing, boating and, later, tourism and retirement living.
Market snapshot
Soldiers Point property market
Median sale price
$875k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$720
per week
Gross rental yield
4.3%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$795k
Median
$875k
Premium
$1.68m
Days on market
—
Auction clearance
40%
Sold this year
15
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth -4.4% / yr over 4 yrs
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Soldiers Point by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Soldiers Point, NSW 2317.
Population
1,564
residents (2021)
Median age
56
years
Household income
$1,350
median, per week
Median rent
$400
per week
Median mortgage
$2,152
per month
Mortgage / income
37%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Soldiers Point
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Soldiers Point
$1.18m
31 Vista Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.92m
24 Vista Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.20m
2/33 Soldiers Point Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.05m
1/54-56 Cromarty Road
Sold ~July 2026
$2.09m
10/4 Cromarty Road
Sold ~June 2026
$299k
15 Grandview Close
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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Soldiers Point suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Soldiers Point?
The median house price in Soldiers Point, NSW is $875k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have fallen about 24.9%.
How much is rent in Soldiers Point?
The median weekly rent in Soldiers Point is around $720 per week.
Is Soldiers Point a good place to live?
Soldiers Point is a suburb of the Port Stephens local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. Soldiers Point is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 1,564 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Soldiers Point?
Soldiers Point has a population of 1,564 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 56.
What schools are in Soldiers Point?
There is 1 school in or near Soldiers Point, including Soldiers Point Public School.
How much do you need to buy in Soldiers Point?
Entry-level properties in Soldiers Point start around $795k, while premium homes reach $1.68m.
What suburbs are near Soldiers Point?
Suburbs near Soldiers Point include Salamander Bay, Pindimar, Taylors Beach, Lemon Tree Passage and Bundabah.
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