Salamander Bay facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Salamander Bay New South Wales
View from Salamander Bay east towards the mouth of Port Stephens approximately 12 km (7.5 mi) away.
Salamander Bay Location in New South Wales
Population	4,991 (2021 census)
• Density	587.18/km2 (1,520.8/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	2317
Elevation	4.5 m (15 ft)
Area	8.5 km2 (3.3 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 40 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 27.3 °C 81 °F 8.4 °C 47 °F 1,348.9 mm 53.1 in
Suburbs around Salamander Bay: Soldiers Point Port Stephens Corlette Port Stephens Salamander Bay Nelson Bay Taylors Beach Anna Bay Nelson Bay

Salamander Bay is a suburb in the Port Stephens Council area of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Hunter Region. The land around Port Stephens has always belonged to the Worimi people. They are the traditional owners of this area.

Salamander Bay gets its name from the nearby shallow bay. This bay was named after a ship called Salamander. This ship was a convict ship from the Third Fleet that arrived in Australia. In 1791, it was the first European ship to enter Port Stephens. Today, Salamander Bay is mostly a place where people live. It also has a large shopping centre.

About Salamander Bay

Salamander Bay is a growing community. In 2021, about 4,991 people lived there. It's a great place for families. The suburb has important schools and training centres.

Education and Learning

Salamander Bay is home to several educational places:

• Tomaree High School: This is a high school for older students.
• A TAFE facility: TAFE offers practical training for jobs.
• St Phillips Christian College (Port Stephens Campus): This is a private school.