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Property Investment in Port Stephens, NSW

44 suburbs in Port Stephens council area · Part of Greater Newcastle · Population ~80,070 · 33,142 dwellings · 858 km²

Port Stephens Council Average R-Score 64 / 100 — top suburb in Port Stephens scores 95/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

Conditions here are neither running hot nor cold. The detail below shows which indicators are doing the work.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Port Stephens95

Highest R-Score out of 44 suburbs in Port Stephens

Port Stephens council average64

Across 41 scored suburbs in Port Stephens

Suburb medians in Port Stephens range from $580,000 to $2,485,000.

3-year population movement: +4.2%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.9% of stock (~632 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $1.4B. Key employment sectors: Public Administration and Safety (15%), Manufacturing (12%), Retail Trade (10%), Accommodation and Food Services (9%).

Typical suburb median price$1,175,000

Across 44 suburbs in Port Stephens (Sept 2026) · ~92 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.4%

Median asking rent ~$750/wk · Vacancy 3.9%.

Top suburb R-Score in Port Stephens95/100

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Every suburb in the Port Stephens council area. Click a suburb name to view its Suburb R-Score report, or click Best streets to see how every street in that suburb ranks.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Port Stephens

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Port Stephens (New South Wales).

Is Port Stephens (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Port Stephens (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 64/100 across 44 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 95/100. Across Port Stephens, the typical suburb median price is $1,175,000, median weekly rent is $750/wk, gross rental yield is 3.4%, and vacancy sits at 3.9%.

Which suburbs in Port Stephens have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Port Stephens (NSW) are Heatherbrae (95/100, median $1,130,000), Hinton (94/100, median $960,000), Oyster Cove (91/100, median $580,000), Tomago (88/100, median $1,350,000), Brandy Hill (87/100, median $1,400,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Port Stephens?

Across Port Stephens (NSW), the median suburb property price is $1,175,000, median asking rent is $750/wk, and median gross yield is 3.4%, with homes averaging 92 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Port Stephens include Oyster Cove (9.9%), Heatherbrae (8.2%), Hinton (5.4%).

What are the demographics and size of the Port Stephens council area?

Port Stephens is a Local Government Area in New South Wales (part of Greater Newcastle) with an ABS estimated resident population of 80,070, approximately 33,142 dwellings, covering 858 sq km.

What are the best streets in Port Stephens (NSW)?

Every street across all 44 suburbs in Port Stephens is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.