One Mile, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids One Mile New South Wales
Road sign at the northern entrance to One Mile
Road signs identifying suburb as both One Mile and (incorrectly) One Mile Beach
One Mile Location in New South Wales
Population	501 (2021 census)
• Density	106.6/km2 (276/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	2316
Area	4.7 km2 (1.8 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10)
• Summer (DST)	AEDT (UTC+11)
Location	202 km (126 mi) NNE of Sydney 55 km (34 mi) NE of Newcastle 41 km (25 mi) ENE of Raymond Terrace
LGA(s)	Port Stephens Council
Region	Hunter
County	Gloucester
Parish	Tomaree
State electorate(s)	Port Stephens
Federal Division(s)	Paterson
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 22.9 °C 73 °F 14.4 °C 58 °F 1,339 mm 52.7 in
Suburbs around One Mile: Anna Bay Nelson Bay, Fingal Bay Fingal Bay Anna Bay One Mile Tasman Sea Anna Bay Boat Harbour Tasman Sea

One Mile is a suburb in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Port Stephens Council area. The Worimi people are the original owners of the land around Port Stephens.

One Mile is a mix of countryside and a small town area. You can find places to stay like eco-resorts and hostels for travelers. There is also a community where people live in homes on rented land. Several tourist parks are here, with some having restaurants. These parks offer easy access to the two main beaches in the suburb.

Discover One Mile

One Mile is known for its beautiful beaches and natural areas. It's a popular spot for both locals and visitors. The suburb is named after One Mile Beach.

Beaches to Explore

One Mile has two main beaches, both located within the Tomaree National Park.

One Mile Beach

Sunset from the northern end of One Mile Beach

One Mile Beach is a great place for families. It's a popular surf beach. You can find a Surf Club here, along with a kiosk for snacks. There are also barbecue and picnic areas, plus public restrooms.

Samurai Beach

Samurai Beach is a more secluded beach. You can usually only reach it with a 4x4 vehicle.

Nature and Wildlife

A large part of One Mile is inside the Tomaree National Park. This park protects the natural environment and wildlife.

Since late 2017, the Port Stephens Koala Hospital has been operating in One Mile. It's located within the grounds of the Treescape resort. This hospital helps sick and injured koalas get better.

Why the Name "One Mile"?

The suburb is officially called One Mile. However, many people, including some road signs until 2016, incorrectly called it "One Mile Beach". This is because the famous beach is a key feature of the area.