Fullerton Cove, NSW 2318 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Fullerton Cove is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2318, home to 735 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Port Stephens local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 136 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 735
- Median age
- 69 years
- Median household income
- $1,062 /week
- Median personal income
- $548 /week
- Median family income
- $1,211 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Port Stephens
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Paterson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,873
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Fern Bay Public School
- Salt Ash Public School
- Stockton Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 13 bus stops
- Fullerton Cove Rd After George St
- Fullerton Cove Rd Opp George St
- Fullerton Cove Rd Opp Coxs Lane
- Fullerton Cove Rd After Coxs Lane
- 425 Fullerton Cove Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 2.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 41.1% of the 321 resolvable premises in Fullerton Cove. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Premises: 20.6%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 37.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 41.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 569 across postcode 2318 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 199 violent offences, 130 theft, 62 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fullerton Cove?
Fullerton Cove (NSW 2318) had 735 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 69. It sits within the Port Stephens local government area.
What is the median rent in Fullerton Cove?
The median advertised rent in Fullerton Cove is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Fullerton Cove?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Fullerton Cove covering government sectors. Nearest include: Fern Bay Public School (4.9 km), Salt Ash Public School (8.9 km), Stockton Public School (9.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Fullerton Cove?
Fullerton Cove is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (41.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Fullerton Cove?
Across postcode 2318, 569 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (199), theft (130), other (62). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Fullerton Cove?
In Fullerton Cove, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (2.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Fullerton Cove?
13 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Fullerton Cove centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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