Stewarts River, NSW 2443 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Stewarts River is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2443, home to 126 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mid-Coast local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 278 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 126
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $1,406 /week
- Median personal income
- $657 /week
- Median family income
- $1,656 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Mid-Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,777
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Moorland Public School
- Hannam Vale Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 7 bus stops
- Stewarts River Rd At Hannam Vale Rd
- Hannam Vale Rd Opp Crosses Lane
- Hannam Vale Rd At Crosses Lane
- 332 Stewarts River Rd
- Hannam Vale Rd After Jerusalem 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
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 79.3% of the 58 resolvable premises in Stewarts River. 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.
- Fixed Wireless: 79.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 20.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 344 across postcode 2443 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 104 violent offences, 78 theft, 44 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stewarts River?
Stewarts River (NSW 2443) had 126 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Mid-Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Stewarts River?
The median advertised rent in Stewarts River is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Stewarts River?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Stewarts River covering government sectors. Nearest include: Moorland Public School (4.2 km), Hannam Vale Public School (5.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Stewarts River?
Stewarts River is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (79.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Stewarts River?
Across postcode 2443, 344 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (104), theft (78), property damage (44). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Stewarts River?
7 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Stewarts River centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 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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