Median house price
$1.03M
+4.8% change
NSW · Central Coast Council
Holgate, 2250
Est. population · Jun 2025
997
Growth (1 yr)
-0.3%
Growth (5 yr)
-1.4%
Median age
43
Median income
$2,951/wk
Employment rate
63.6%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,030,000
Languages at home
3.6%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, German
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Holgate is a practical smaller community in Central Coast Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. You get space and calm here, while the city and neighbouring suburbs are still close enough for regular outings. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Everyday cafés are limited locally, with the wider metro area covering the bigger food and entertainment trips. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because safety lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Holgate snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$650/wk
Houses $690 · Units $640
Population (ERP)
997
-0.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#306
among Metro Sydney · Established
Safety
81st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
6th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
67th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 34.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4851st in Australia
- State rank
- 1546th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #306 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #778 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $640
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $690
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 540
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,030,000
- Median price change
- +4.8%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
997(June 2025)
-0.3% annual · -1.4% over 5 years · 6th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.3%
- 5-year growth
- -1.4%
- Change in 1 year
- -3
- Change in 5 years
- -14
- Growth rank in NSW
- 6th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,000), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,023
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $2,951
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 10 of 306
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Employment rate
- 63.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 296 / 4 / 4
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 113
- Against the person
- 24
- Against property
- 33
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 113.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 43 residents
- State safety percentile
- 81.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -3.2%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions922
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment540
- Malicious Damage To Property490
- Steal From Retail Store460
- Transport Regulatory Offences1947
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,047
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 67th
School list
- Holgate Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1047 · 67th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 95 students · Top SEA quarter 23% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
25 public transport stops in this suburb
- 319 Wattle Tree Rd
- Central Coast Hwy After Karwin Av
- Wattle Tree Rd After Paroo Rd
- Wattle Tree Rd At Bandalong Rd
- Wattle Tree Rd Opp Pollard Cl
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
23 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Well connected by public transport — 25 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Community(1)
- Holgate Public SchoolSchool
5255 Wattle Tree Road, Holgate
Sport & outdoors(2)
- Picnic area
- Seymour Pond Picnic AreaPicnic area
Entertainment(1)
- St Johns LookoutViewpoint
Transport(7)
7 bus stops
Other(6)
- Bamboo BuddhaGarden
221 Wattle Tree Road, Holgate
- Garden
- Parking (2)
- Picnic Table (5)
- Public toilets
- Shelter (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Central Coast Day Hospital (4.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 32
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 32.1
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 386 mm · ~48 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 394 mm · ~49 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 266 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 253 mm · ~32 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 5 proposals
July 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)85 CARLTON ROAD HOLGATE 2250Under Assessment
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 73 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space43 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Additional Information Requested
January 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure81 GOORIWA ROAD HOLGATE 2250Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure112 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
2025· 15 proposals
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space34 MURINA CLOSE HOLGATE 2250Determined
September 2025
- Signage; Advertising and signage115 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool315 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 73 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Withdrawn
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool7 CARLTON ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 CARLTON ROAD HOLGATE 2250Withdrawn
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure286 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
May 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 300 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation29 MURINA CLOSE HOLGATE 2250Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4 357 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
April 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space43 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure32 PATTERSON CLOSE HOLGATE 2250Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Supporting Development181 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
January 2025
- Subdivision77 CARLTON ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure57 CLYDE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
2024· 14 proposals
October 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure44 TALBINGO ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
September 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool158 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure288 THE RIDGEWAY HOLGATE 2250Determined
July 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences44 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 CARLTON ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
April 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure42 CLYDE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation34 CLYDE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space345 Wattle Tree Road HolgateDetermined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 MANOR HILL CLOSE HOLGATE 2250Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure57 CLYDE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
February 2024
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 CARLTON ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure22 MANOR HILL CLOSE HOLGATE 2250Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool158 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
January 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure315 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
2023· 7 proposals
November 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure257 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
September 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing48 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
August 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing43 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
June 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces181 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
May 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development26 MANOR HILL CLOSE HOLGATE 2250Determined
April 2023
- Dwelling5/2 GOORIWA ROAD, HOLGATEDetermined
February 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development29 MURINA CLOSE HOLGATE 2250Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Dobell
- Member of Parliament
- Emma McBRIDE (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 122,541
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +2.9 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 40.6%Labor 59.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 4.6 km away).
Coalition 44.4%Labor 55.6%
3.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- HolgateLabor 55.5% · Coalition 44.5% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
- Erina Heights (Dobell)Labor 51.8% · Coalition 48.2% TPP (2025)2.7 km away
- Wyoming EastLabor 58.2% · Coalition 41.8% TPP (2025)3.6 km away
- LisarowLabor 62.0% · Coalition 38.0% TPP (2025)3.9 km away
- Wamberal (Dobell)Labor 54.6% · Coalition 45.4% TPP (2025)3.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Central Coast Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.