The population of the Port Stephens Pastoral Region swells at holiday time, with the many bays, rivers and lakes of the area popular with families.
The RAAF base at Williamtown is a significant employer, and light industry, agriculture, retail and entertainment also sustaining the growing population.
The Port Stephens Pastoral Region comprises the following 3 parishes -
- Myall Coast (3 Mass Centres)
- Nelson Bay (1 Mass Centres)
- Raymond Terrace (3 Mass Centres)
These parishes incorporate the following Mass centres (ordered by Suburb) -
- St Brigid's Church Bulahdelah
- Our Lady of Rosary Church Karuah
- Our Lady Help of Christians Church Mallabula
- St Christopher’s Oratory Medowie
- St Michael's Church Nelson Bay
- St Brigid's Church Raymond Terrace
- St Stephen's Church Tea Gardens
These parishes incorporate the following schools -
