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Overview

Tea Gardens is a tranquil riverside locality in the Mid‑Coast Council area of New South Wales, stretching 14 km along the west bank of the Myall River from Port Stephens. The town sits at the southern end of the locality on the northern shore of Port Stephens, directly opposite Hawks Nest, with the two‑lane Singing Bridge providing easy river crossing. It lies about 10 km southeast of the Pacific Highway and roughly 220 km north of Sydney, offering quick access to the coastal highway while retaining a secluded waterfront feel.

At the 2021 census the locality recorded 3,288 residents, the majority living in the town itself, and boasts one of the oldest populations in Australia with a median age of 69. Unemployment is low at 4.9%, matching the national average, and the community’s strong Australian‑born base (75.7%) underpins a stable, close‑knit lifestyle supported by local amenities and natural surroundings.