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Salamander BayNSW 2317
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Salamander Bay is home to ~4,991 residents (median age 57), with 22% of households renting.
Rent in Salamander Bay
The median house rent in Salamander Bay is $720/week (88 new leases). Units have a median of $550/week (37 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2317, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | $452/wk |
| 2 | $590/wk | $550/wk |
| 3 | $700/wk | $670/wk |
| 4+ | $820/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Salamander Bay fall in the intake zones of Soldiers Point Public School, Tomaree High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Soldiers Point Public School#914 of 2159 in NSW
- Tomaree High School#1141 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Salamander Bay has 4 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 1 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Salamander Early Education, Angel Tots Early Learning Centre, Narnia Christian Preschool and Early Childhood Centre Port Stephens.
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Salamander Bay Shopping Centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Salamander Bay (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 53 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 5 | Downward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | Downward |
Development activity
70 development applications were lodged in Salamander Bay over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Salamander Bay — quick answers
What is the median rent in Salamander Bay?
Houses in Salamander Bay (postcode 2317) have a median asking rent of $720/week; units have a median of $550/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Salamander Bay?
Salamander Bay addresses can be zoned for Soldiers Point Public School, Tomaree High School. Soldiers Point Public School ranks in roughly the top 42% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Salamander Bay?
Salamander Bay has 4 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 1 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How much development is happening in Salamander Bay?
70 development applications were lodged in Salamander Bay in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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