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Tanilba Bay, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Tanilba Bay is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 3,099. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
3,099 Population 7/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
29.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$19,672 Median Income
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Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$19,672 median income, 6.5% unemployment
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Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent

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About Tanilba Bay

Tanilba Bay

Tanilba Bay is a suburb of the Port Stephens local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the Tilligerry Peninsula adjacent to the bay from which it got its name. "Tanilba" is said to mean "place of white flowers" in a local Indigenous language, presumably a reference to the flannel flowers which formerly thrived in the area. At the 2021 census Tanilba Bay had a population of 3,237. Tanilba Bay Public School is a co-ed government primary school located at 1A King Albert Avenue.

People

Population3,099
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density7/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$19,672
Per Capita$19,672
Unemployment6.5%

Housing

F
Home Value$214,000
Rent$1,070
Ownership72.8%
Housing Units1,240

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain29.2 in/yr
Sunny Days342/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population3,099
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-32.7471°, 151.9971°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation29.2 inches (740 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,672
Median Age48.0 years

About Tanilba Bay

Tanilba Bay is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 3,099. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Tanilba Bay has a population of 3,099 with a density of 7 people per square mile, spread across 478.7 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,099
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above Australia avg
478.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tanilba Bay vs Australia Average

The median household income in Tanilba Bay is $19,672, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,672 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $378, 74% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 294 business establishments.

Income: Tanilba Bay vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$19,672
74% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$19,672
Avg Weekly Wage$378

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.5%
81% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)294

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tanilba Bay is $214,000, 24% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,070 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 72.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,240 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$214,000
24% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,070
8% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.8%
Owner-Occupied72.8%
Renter-Occupied27.2%
Housing Units1,240

Property Tax

Climate in Tanilba Bay

Tanilba Bay has an average annual temperature of 19.3°C (67°F). The hottest month is Feb (23.7°C), the coldest is Jul (14.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1353 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.6°C / 74°F 20.2° / 27.1° 88.1
Feb 23.7°C / 75°F 20.3° / 27.1° 123.3
Mar 22.6°C / 73°F 19.3° / 25.8° 117.4
Apr 20°C / 68°F 16.6° / 23.4° 136.2
May 17.2°C / 63°F 13.7° / 20.7° 163.0
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 11.6° / 18° 179.3
Jul 14.1°C / 57°F 10.5° / 17.7° 117.1
Aug 15°C / 59°F 11.1° / 18.9° 80.9
Sep 17.5°C / 64°F 13.5° / 21.5° 83.3
Oct 19.3°C / 67°F 15.5° / 23.1° 76.1
Nov 20.9°C / 70°F 17.2° / 24.6° 101.1
Dec 22.4°C / 72°F 18.8° / 25.9° 86.7
Tanilba Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 342 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area478.7 sq mi (1,239.9 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-32.7471°N, 151.9971°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.2"
23% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 76 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 88 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 124 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 126 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 129 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 120 km
Apr 19, 2017 62 km ESE of Forster, Australia M3.9 120 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 135 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 28 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 79 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 122 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 115 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 48 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 116 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 4.4 in
February 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.7 in
June 55°F (13°C) 5.1 in
July 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in Driest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
November 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in

Tanilba Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Tanilba Bay

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bobs Farm Public School
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Radio Stations near Tanilba Bay

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2GB 873 Sydney news, sport AAC+ 48 kbps
2NURFM easy listening MP3 128 kbps
2BOB Radio 104.7FM MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Tanilba Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Clarence Town and District Historical Museum
Fighter World
Forsight Gallery
Fort Scratchley Museum
Miss Porter's House
Monarch Historical Museum
Newcastle Museum
Newcastle Police Station Museum

Libraries in Tanilba Bay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hamilton Library0.0
Newcastle City Library0.0
Stockton Library0.0
Tea Gardens Library0.0
Tilligerry Library0.0
Tomaree Library0.0

Restaurants in Tanilba Bay

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Valhalla

Dentists in Tanilba Bay

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tanilba Bay Dental Surgery

Gas Stations in Tanilba Bay

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Endeavour Tanilba Bay

Banks in Tanilba Bay

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Greater Bank

Golf Courses in Tanilba Bay

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tanilba Bay Golf Course

Breweries in Tanilba Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Murrays

Airports Near Tanilba Bay

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Elderslie AirportSmall Airport
Forster (Wallis Is) AirportFOTSmall Airport
Gloucester AirportSmall Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre AirfieldSmall Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
Warnervale AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Tanilba Bay

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Vamp

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tanilba Bay

What is the population of Tanilba Bay?

Tanilba Bay has a population of 3,099 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 478.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tanilba Bay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,672, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $214,000 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Tanilba Bay?

Tanilba Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 342 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.2 inches.

How is the job market in Tanilba Bay?

The unemployment rate in Tanilba Bay is 6.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $378. There are 294 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tanilba Bay?

The median home value in Tanilba Bay is $214,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,070. The homeownership rate is 72.8%.

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