Shoal Bay, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Shoal Bay New South Wales
Shoal Bay, NSW in 2012
Shoal Bay Location in New South Wales
Population	1,815 (2021 census)
• Density	453.75/km2 (1,175.2/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	2315
Area	4 km2 (1.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10)
• Summer (DST)	AEDT (UTC+11)
Location	210 km (130 mi) NNE of Sydney 63 km (39 mi) NE of Newcastle 48 km (30 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 Shoal Bay: Port Stephens Port Stephens Tasman Sea Nelson Bay Shoal Bay Tasman Sea Nelson Bay, Fingal Bay Fingal Bay Tasman Sea

Shoal Bay is a beautiful coastal town in New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the southern side of Port Stephens, right where the bay meets the ocean. Shoal Bay is part of the Port Stephens Council, which is like its local government.

This area is famous for its stunning beaches and clear waters. A part of the Tomaree National Park is also within Shoal Bay. Many people visit Shoal Bay, especially during the summer, because it's a popular holiday spot. In 2021, about 1,815 people lived there, but this number grows a lot when tourists come to visit.

History of Shoal Bay

The land around Port Stephens, including Shoal Bay, has a long and important history. The Worimi people are the traditional owners of this area. They have lived here for thousands of years and have a deep connection to the land and sea.

Important Places in Shoal Bay

Shoal Bay has some special places that are protected because of their history. These are called heritage-listed sites. They include:

• Tomaree Head Fortifications: These are old military buildings located at 2 Shoal Bay Road. They were built to protect the area.
• Tomaree Holiday Lodge: This lodge on Shoalhaven Road is also a heritage site. It has been an important place for visitors for a long time.