Living and Working in
Port Stephens
Port Stephens is a growing region with a population of over 64,000 people, and an anticipated growth of some 23,000 people over the next 15 years.
Boasting a vibrant and diverse economy that attracts new businesses, young families, retirees and everyone in between, Port Stephens provides the ideal environment to invest in your lifestyle and employment future. Just a two and a half hour drive north of Sydney, Port Stephens has a strong community spirit and an amazing range of sporting, cultural and community organisations.
Newcastle Airport is less than 30 minutes drive from the two main population centres, Raymond Terrace and Nelson Bay, and connects Port Stephens to the rest of Australia. Six airlines offer daily services to east coast destinations including Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra, and the Gold Coast. Expectations are that these services will expand significantly in the near future.
Key employment drivers for the region include robust tourism and retail industries, defence and aviation, government, manufacturing and agriculture. The thriving local economy allows residents to enjoy an idyllic lifestyle without the high cost of city living.
Leisure & Lifestyle
Port Stephens is a major tourist destination located 200km north of the Sydney Harbour Bridge on the east coast of New South Wales, Australia. The travelling time from Sydney by road is approximately two and a half hours and should be at the top of any New South Wales itinerary. It's a perfect add-on to a trip to the Hunter Valley.
As a resident, you can benefit from a laid-back lifestyle, enjoy the many recreational pursuits available in the local area and still remain close to regional centres & major cities.
Port Stephens is often called the "blue water paradise" because of the beauty of its marine surroundings.
The sheltered and pristine Port Stephens bay is more than twice the size of Sydney Harbour and literally jumps with marine life, while the many golden beaches make for a perfect place to relax.
Nature is at the centre of all that is Port Stephens. With a resident population of bottlenose dolphins, whales in season, spectacular bushwalking and wildflowers and endless water activities such as first-class snorkelling, surfing and endless beaches.
Mother Nature's diversity in Port Stephens offers something for everyone and Port Stephens is the perfect escape route for city-dwellers seeking relaxation and a well earned lifestyle change.
Download a copy of the Port Stephens Leisure & Lifestyle Guide, specifically created for individuals and families considering the move to Port Stephens.
