NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
Bateau Bay, NSW, 2261
Desirability index
#47 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Bateau Bay is a mid-sized suburb in the Central Coast (NSW) area, home to around 12,516 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 3,817 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-14%), roughly 305.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $620 (flats $520, houses $680), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 12,516
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,475
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 325 of 4,998
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,058
- Employment rate
- 51.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 379 / 514 / 434
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $520
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $680
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $620
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 368
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 3,817
- Against the person
- 1,179
- Against property
- 1,485
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 305
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 11 residents
- State safety percentile
- 19.3th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -13.6%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order247
- Breach Bail Conditions456
- Domestic Violence Related Assault295
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment446
- Malicious Damage To Property380
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,064.5
- Bateau Bay Public SchoolPrimary
- The Central Coast Montessori Primary SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
179 public transport stops in this suburb
- Debra Anne Dr Before Cynthia St
- Debra Anne Dr Opp Melissa Cl
- Rotherham St After Sherry St
- Rotherham St At Adrian Cl
- Rotherham St Opp York St
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Exercise caution. Use diversions. Use an alternative route.Rushby Street, Barramundi Place21 Mar 2024 – 29 Nov 2030
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
469 planning-related records
2026· 28 proposals
June 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23 POINT STREET BATEAU BAY 2261Additional Information Requested
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure4 MOSSMAN AVENUE BATEAU BAY 2261Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)2 CYNTHIA STREET BATEAU BAY 2261Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space15 BERNE STREET BATEAU BAY 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure60 KEATS AVENUE BATEAU BAY 2261Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space502 THE ENTRANCE ROAD BATEAU BAY 2261Determined
- Seniors housing; Independent living units; Residential care facility; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19-21 BIAS AVENUE BATEAU BAY 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 HELEN STREET BATEAU BAY 2261Determined
April 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation11 ITHACA STREET BATEAU BAY 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 RAYS ROAD BATEAU BAY 2261Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care10a Cynthia St, Bateau Bay (900/-/DP786123)Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space5 PROMENADE AVENUE BATEAU BAY 2261Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation47 VALLEY VIEW ROAD BATEAU BAY 2261Determined
March 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool65 LANCASTER PARADE BATEAU BAY 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 MARLOWE ROAD BATEAU BAY 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure70 BATEAU BAY ROAD BATEAU BAY 2261Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation2 MASEFIELD AVENUE BATEAU BAY 2261Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure49 LANCASTER PARADE BATEAU BAY 2261Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool654 COLERIDGE ROAD BATEAU BAY 2261Determined
- Commercial development; Office Premise; Erection of a new structure672 COLERIDGE ROAD BATEAU BAY 2261Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure36 BERNE STREET BATEAU BAY 2261Withdrawn
- DemolitionThe Owners Community Association DP270180Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool1 KEATS AVENUE BATEAU BAY 2261Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23 POINT STREET BATEAU BAY 2261Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 RESERVE DRIVE BATEAU BAY 2261Determined
- Seniors housing; Independent living units; Residential care facility; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19-21 BIAS AVENUE BATEAU BAY 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 KIPLING DRIVE BATEAU BAY 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure622 COLERIDGE ROAD BATEAU BAY 2261Determined
2025· 62 proposals
December 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool44 SIERRA AVENUE BATEAU BAY 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 COMPASS CLOSE BATEAU BAY 2261Determined
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Electricity generating facility (non-solar or wind); Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)12 BAY VILLAGE ROAD BATEAU BAY 2261Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Garage, carport or carparking space8 GWYDIR STREET BATEAU BAY 2261Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation7 BURRAWONG STREET BATEAU BAY 2261Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool16 BARRY STREET BATEAU BAY 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure40 BIAS AVENUE BATEAU BAY 2261Determined
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Supporting Development13 SHAKESPEARE AVENUE BATEAU BAY 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 PEAK STREET BATEAU BAY 2261Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 BARRAMUNDI PLACE BATEAU BAY 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 HELEN STREET BATEAU BAY 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space18 SABRINA AVENUE BATEAU BAY 2261Determined
2024· 62 proposals
62 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 76 proposals
76 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 94 proposals
94 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 91 proposals
91 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 56 proposals
56 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
134 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- St.GeorgeATM
- Bbq (2)
- 01Bench
- 02Bench
- 03Bench
- Bench (12)
- Wyrrabalong coastal BateauBench
- Bateau NorthBicycle Parking
- Bateau SouthBicycle Parking
- vaBicycle Parking
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
8 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Apex ParkPark
- Bateau Bay Mini ParkPark
- Bruce Burgis ParkPark
- Debra Anne Drive ReservePark
- Park or reserveNature reserve
- Sycamore Avenue ReservePark
- Ventura Avenue ReserveNature reserve
- Wandella Ave ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 3
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Bay Audioaudiologist
- Priceline Pharmacypharmacy
- TerryWhite Chemmartpharmacy
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 37
- Parks (OSM)
- 12
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 89.1/100
- Cohort rank
- #47 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Debra Anne Dr Before Cynthia Sttransport
- Debra Anne Dr Opp Melissa Cltransport
- Rotherham St After Sherry Sttransport
- Rotherham St At Adrian Cltransport
- Rotherham St Opp York Sttransport
- Bay Audiohealthaudiologist
- Priceline Pharmacyhealthpharmacy
- TerryWhite Chemmarthealthpharmacy
- Apex Parkgovernmentpark
- Bateau Bay Mini Parkgovernmentpark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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