NSW · Port Stephens Council
Corlette, 2315
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Desirability score
- Coastal
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Corlette is a coastal mid-sized suburb where beach life and relaxed outdoor living shape the local character. The coast is the anchor, with regional towns nearby for markets, dining and weekend exploring. There is a lightness to the air here, with the coast never far from mind.
A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety lag similar coastal suburbs, despite relative strength in parks and green space and growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 5,699
- Median age
- 52
- Median household income / week
- $1,566
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 357 of 2,551
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Employment rate
- 47.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 140 / 514 / 51
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $560
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $740
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 126
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 404
- Against the person
- 103
- Against property
- 125
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 70.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 55 residents
- State safety percentile
- 49.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +3.9%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions95
- Domestic Violence Related Assault88
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment86
- Malicious Damage To Property99
- Other Offences185
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
86 public transport stops in this suburb
- Sandy Point Rd At Spinnaker Way
- Sandy Point Rd Opp Carroll Av
- Sandy Point Rd Opp Foreshore Dr
- Sandy Point Rd Opp Judith St
- Sandy Point Rd Opp Spinnaker Way
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
292 planning-related records
2026· 22 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 MOORING AVENUE CORLETTE 2315Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure77 THE PENINSULA CORLETTE 2315Under Assessment
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah29 BONITO STREET CORLETTE 2315Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences2 REVEAL COVE CORLETTE 2315Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)40 CORRIE PARADE CORLETTE 2315Determined
April 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Clothes hoists and clothes lines4 LOUARNA CLOSE CORLETTE 2315Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17 MULUBINDA PARADE CORLETTE 2315Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool9 DRUMMER STREET CORLETTE 2315Determined
March 2026
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space1 277 CORRIE PARADE CORLETTE 2315Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 CLARENCE STREET CORLETTE 2315Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure91 SANDY POINT ROAD CORLETTE 2315Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 WARRUGA STREET CORLETTE 2315Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool25 MIDSHIPMAN CIRCUIT CORLETTE 2315Withdrawn
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure86 SANDY POINT ROAD CORLETTE 2315Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure274A CORRIE PARADE CORLETTE 2315Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 KALLAROO STREET CORLETTE 2315Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure274C CORRIE PARADE CORLETTE 2315Determined
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)9 THE MAINDECK CORLETTE 2315Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure25 MYAN CLOSE CORLETTE 2315Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation6 FAME AVENUE CORLETTE 2315Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 WARRUGA STREET CORLETTE 2315Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Carport272 CORRIE PARADE CORLETTE 2315Determined
2025· 18 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure22 CORRIE PARADE CORLETTE 2315Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure35A KANANGRA AVENUE CORLETTE 2315Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool65 SARATOGA AVENUE CORLETTE 2315Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure151 SANDY POINT ROAD CORLETTE 2315Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Fences; Skylights, roof windows and ventilators; Swimming pool8 THE QUARTERDECK CORLETTE 2315Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Landscaping structures; Swimming pool66 BAGNALL BEACH ROAD CORLETTE 2315Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure33 MOORING AVENUE CORLETTE 2315Determined
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)40 CORRIE PARADE CORLETTE 2315Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support40 BONITO STREET CORLETTE 2315Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space33 DANALENE PARADE CORLETTE 2315Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 CORRIE PARADE CORLETTE 2315Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 CORRIE PARADE CORLETTE 2315Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Minor building alterations (external); Privacy screens; Rainwater tanks; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development5 THE WATCHTOWER CORLETTE 2315Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 CORRIE PARADE CORLETTE 2315Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool11 THE BREAKWATER CORLETTE 2315Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool15 MULUBINDA PARADE CORLETTE 2315Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool66 BAGNALL BEACH ROAD CORLETTE 2315Determined
- Attached dwelling; Demolition; Subdivision; Residential Accommodation6 LUDERICK CLOSE CORLETTE 2315Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
61 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq (2)
- Bench (2)
- 120 Bagnall Beach RdBus stop
- 123 Bagnall Beach RdBus stop
- 22 Sandy Point RoadBus stop
- 40 The PeninsulaBus stop
- 53 Sandy Point RdBus stop
- 54 Bagnall Beach RdBus stop
- 64 The PeninsulaBus stop
- 68 Sandy Point RdBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
8 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bagnalls Beach ReserveNature reserve
- Conroy ParkPark
- Corlette Point ParkPark
- Cove ReservePark
- Kingfisher ReservePark
- Lorikeet ReservePark
- Pantowora ReservePark
- Ray Wood ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 23
- Parks (OSM)
- 16
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 50.7/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 28% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1839th in Australia
- State rank
- 583rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #23 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #67 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 120 Bagnall Beach Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- 123 Bagnall Beach Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- 22 Sandy Point Roadamenitiesbus_stop
- 40 The Peninsulaamenitiesbus_stop
- 53 Sandy Point Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- 54 Bagnall Beach Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- 64 The Peninsulaamenitiesbus_stop
- 68 Sandy Point Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Bagnall Beach Rd after Spinnaker Wayamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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