Population 1,838 (2011 census) Time zone AEST (UTC+10) State electorate(s) Port Stephens Postal code 2315 Parish Tomaree National Park Lga Port Stephens Council | Postcode(s) 2315 County Gloucester Area 4 kmĀ² Region Hunter Region Federal division Division of Paterson | |
Location 210 km (130 mi) NNE of Sydney
63 km (39 mi) NE of Newcastle
48 km (30 mi) ENE of Raymond Terrace |
Shoal Bay is the most eastern suburb of the Port Stephens local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the southern shore of Port Stephens, adjacent to the bay of the same name at the entrance to the port. It includes part of Tomaree National Park within its boundaries and, like other suburbs around Port Stephens, is a popular tourist destination, especially in summer months. At the 2011 census the town of Shoal Bay had a population of 1,838 but the population increases significantly during tourist season.
Map of Shoal Bay NSW 2315, Australia
References
Shoal Bay, New South Wales Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA