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Population
Population growth drivers in Soldiers Point are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends
Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the estimated population of Soldiers Point as of May 2026 is around 1,564. This figure reflects an increase of 0 people (0.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,564 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,559 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025, and an additional 76 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,434 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 98.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. As we examine future population trends, a population increase just below the median of locations outside of capital cities is expected. The suburb is expected to grow by 108 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 6.6% in total over the 16 years.
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Development
AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Soldiers Point recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide
Between FY21-FY25, Soldiers Point had approximately 120 residential properties approved. In FY26 up to June, around 9 homes were granted approval. On average, 0.4 people moved to the area per dwelling built over these years.
This suggests supply is meeting or exceeding demand. The average construction cost value of new homes was $721,000, indicating a focus on premium developments. In FY26, $9.0 million in commercial development approvals were recorded. Compared to Rest of NSW, Soldiers Point had 143.0% higher development activity per person as of June 2026. New building activity comprised 48.0% detached dwellings and 52.0% medium-high density housing. With around 113 people per dwelling approval, Soldiers Point is considered a low-density area.
By 2041, Soldiers Point is projected to grow by 103 residents. Current development rates should comfortably meet demand, supporting buyers' conditions and potential population growth beyond current projections.
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Infrastructure
Soldiers Point has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally
No infrastructure changes are anticipated in the area as no projects have been identified by AreaSearch that could impact it. Key projects previously considered include the 100 Salamander Way Residential Development, Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan, Salamander Bay Shopping Centre Expansion, and Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan (LEP) & Development Control Plan (DCP).
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Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone
The Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) is a critical network infrastructure project upgrading approximately 85km of existing 132kV sub-transmission lines between Kurri Kurri and Muswellbrook, and constructing two new substations at Sandy Creek (Muswellbrook) and Antiene (Singleton). The project delivers an additional 1GW of network transfer capacity, enabling connection of approximately 1.8GW of new renewable generation and storage. Ausgrid, as appointed network operator, is responsible for design, financing, construction and operation. The Project Deed with EnergyCo was signed in December 2025 following Australian Energy Regulator determination, and construction officially commenced on 27 February 2026. The REZ is the first in Australia to upgrade existing distribution poles and wires rather than build new transmission infrastructure. It will create 590 jobs during construction and 220 ongoing local positions, with full capacity expected by 2028.
Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy
Comprehensive NSW state planning reforms designed to increase housing density in well-located areas. The policy mandates mid-rise apartment buildings (3-6 storeys) and low-rise multi-dwelling housing (terraces, townhouses, and dual occupancies) within 800m of 171 high-frequency transport hubs and town centres. As of May 2026, the policy is fully operational following the phased rollout of dual occupancy provisions in July 2024 and mid-rise apartment provisions in early 2025. Recent updates include refined floor space ratios (FSR) and non-refusal standards to streamline local council assessments.
Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan
The Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan is a strategic framework designed to transform the precinct into a vibrant, walkable, and environmentally focused hub. Formally approved by Port Stephens Council on 25 November 2025, the plan facilitates mixed-use developments, including low and mid-rise housing and expanded commercial spaces, particularly on council-owned land along Salamander Way and behind the Tomaree Library. Key objectives include enhancing pedestrian and traffic flow, creating high-quality public domain areas with community gathering spaces, and protecting the adjacent Mambo Wetlands through strategic conservation buffers. The plan supports the broader regional goal of delivering 11,000 new homes in the Port Stephens LGA over the next 20 years.
Nelson Bay Road Duplication - Williamtown to Bobs Farm
NSW Government $275 million investment to improve safety and travel times on Nelson Bay Road including duplicating the road from Williamtown to Bobs Farm. Major connection between Newcastle Airport, RAAF base and Nelson Bay used by 25,000 motorists daily.
100 Salamander Way Residential Development
Council-led planning proposal to rezone 87 hectares of land to deliver 110 residential lots with mixed-density housing including detached houses, townhouses and multi-dwelling units for over 300 residents. The development will retain 83% of the site (73 hectares) for environmental conservation through biobanking, with a 1-hectare tree planting buffer zone to support wildlife movement. Profits from land sales will fund the Roads Acceleration Program, intersection upgrades including a new roundabout at Salamander Way entrance, footpath connections, and environmental management initiatives. Public exhibition and hearing expected to commence early 2026.
Port Stephens Housing Delivery Program
A comprehensive Council-led housing delivery program targeting 11,100 new homes across Port Stephens by 2041. The program focuses on increasing housing diversity and affordability, guided by the Raymond Terrace and Heatherbrae Strategy. Key components include a Master Plan for the Raymond Terrace Sub-Precincts, developed in collaboration with Homes NSW, and a Public Domain Plan for the town centre to support new communities.
Newcastle Offshore Wind Project
The Newcastle Offshore Wind project proposes a floating wind farm off Newcastle, NSW, with an expected capacity of up to 10 gigawatts, pending a Scoping Study's results.
NSW Heavy Vehicle Rest Stops Program (TfNSW)
Statewide Transport for NSW program to increase and upgrade heavy vehicle rest stopping across NSW. Works include minor upgrades under the $11.9m Heavy Vehicle Rest Stop Minor Works Program (e.g. new green reflector sites and amenity/signage improvements), early works on new and upgraded formal rest areas in regional NSW, and planning and site confirmation for a major new dedicated rest area in Western Sydney. The program aims to reduce fatigue, improve safety and productivity on key freight routes, and respond to industry feedback collected since 2022.
Employment
While Soldiers Point retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.0%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking
Soldiers Point has a skilled workforce with prominent tourism and hospitality sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.0%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025612 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.9% lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.
Workforce participation in Soldiers Point is 45.4%, compared to Regional NSW's 60.5%. Census responses indicate that 29.8% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The leading employment industries among residents are accommodation & food, construction, and retail trade. Soldiers Point shows strong specialization in accommodation & food, with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level.
In contrast, health care & social assistance employs only 11.6% of local workers, below Regional NSW's 16.9%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.3% while employment declined by 1.3%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. This contrasts with Regional NSW, where employment contracted by 1.2%, the labour force fell by 0.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Soldiers Point's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.8% over ten years.
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Income
Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Soldiers Point had a median income among taxpayers of $46,850. The average income stood at $66,744. This is lower than national averages, which were $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Soldiers Point would be approximately $51,685 (median) and $73,632 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household incomes in Soldiers Point ranked at the 24th percentile, family incomes at the 29th percentile, and personal incomes at the 32nd percentile. Income brackets indicate that 27.7% of locals (433 people) fell within the $800 - $1,499 category, differing from metropolitan regions where the $1,500 - $2,999 category predominated at 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures were severe in Soldiers Point, with only 82.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 22nd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.
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Housing
Soldiers Point displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
In Soldiers Point, as per the latest Census, 62.3% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 37.7% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This differs from Regional NSW's dwelling structure, which is 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Soldiers Point stood at 48.0%, with mortgaged properties at 26.7% and rented dwellings at 25.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,152, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Soldiers Point was recorded at $400, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Soldiers Point's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Soldiers Point has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households account for 68.6% of all households, including 18.5% couples with children, 40.7% couples without children, and 8.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 31.4%, with lone person households at 28.9% and group households comprising 3.1%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
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Local Schools & Education
Educational outcomes in Soldiers Point fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment
The area's university qualification rate is 22.2%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 14.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are held by 39.9% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 12.5% and certificates at 27.4%. In total, 20.8% of the population is actively pursuing formal education.
This includes 7.3% in primary education, 6.9% in secondary education, and 2.4% in tertiary education.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Soldiers Point has 14 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 18 different routes that together facilitate 394 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent with residents on average located 119 meters from the nearest stop. Most commutes in this primarily residential area are outward-bound, and cars remain the primary mode of transport at 92%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.3, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high 29.8% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Across all routes, service frequency averages 56 trips per day, equating to approximately 28 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
The level of general health in Soldiers Point is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts
Soldiers Point shows better-than-average health outcomes, as per AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.
The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average in older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover stands at approximately 53% of the total population (~834 people), slightly above the average SA2 area rate. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 13.1 and 7.2% of residents respectively. Conversely, 59.5% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are largely typical. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 36.5% (570 people), compared to the 23.4% in Regional NSW. While health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, they rank lower nationally than those of the broader population.
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Cultural Diversity
Soldiers Point ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Soldiers Point's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 80.9% of its population born in Australia, 91.4% being citizens, and 94.6% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion in Soldiers Point is Christianity, comprising 56.9% of the population. However, Judaism is notably overrepresented, making up 0.3% compared to the regional average of 0.1%.
In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (35.4%), Australian (24.7%, lower than the regional average of 30.0%), and Irish (9.7%). Other ethnic groups with notable divergences include Welsh at 1.0% compared to 0.5% regionally, French at 0.7% versus 0.4%, and Scottish at 9.1% compared to 8.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
Soldiers Point ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide
The median age in Soldiers Point is 56 years, notably exceeding Regional NSW's average of 43 years and significantly higher than Australia's national average of 38 years. The 65-74 age group shows strong representation at 19.7%, compared to Regional NSW's average, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 7.1%. This concentration in the 65-74 age group is well above the national average of 9.4%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 7.8% to 10.0%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 12.1% to 14.0%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.7% to 10.6%, and the 5 to 14 age group has dropped from 9.2% to 7.8%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Soldiers Point's age structure. The 75 to 84 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 14%, adding 30 residents to reach 249. Demographic aging continues as residents aged 65 and older represent 59% of anticipated population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 age cohorts.