NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
Kincumber, NSW, 2251
Desirability index
#250 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Kincumber is a smaller suburban community in the Central Coast (NSW) area, home to around 7,398 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 943 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-3%), roughly 127.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $778 (flats $550, houses $850), 3 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, 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
- 7,398
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,321
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 172 of 3,105
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,085
- Employment rate
- 48.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 210 / 880 / 127
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)
- $550
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $850
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $778
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 142
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)
- 943
- Against the person
- 298
- Against property
- 429
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 127.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 25 residents
- State safety percentile
- 11.5th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -3.4%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order76
- Domestic Violence Related Assault79
- Fraud74
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment114
- Malicious Damage To Property110
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
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 1,045
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
- Kincumber High SchoolSecondary
- Kincumber Public 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
133 public transport stops in this suburb
- Busways Gosford Depot, Empire Bay Dr
- Empire Bay Dr After The Scenic Rd
- Empire Bay Dr Before Cochrone St
- Empire Bay Dr Opp Busways Gosford Depot
- Grevillea Grove Village, The Scenic Rd
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
216 planning-related records
2026· 18 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool5 KARUAH AVENUE KINCUMBER 2251Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport; Swimming pool3 PICKERING PLACE KINCUMBER 2251Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure243 AVOCA DRIVE KINCUMBER 2251Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 JOALAH ROAD KINCUMBER 2251Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure22 SAMANTHA CRESCENT KINCUMBER 2251Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Signage; Advertising and signage19 KERTA ROAD KINCUMBER 2251Under Assessment
- Seniors housing; Independent living units; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation27 BUNGOONA ROAD KINCUMBER 2251Under Assessment
April 2026
- Commercial development; Advertising and signage37-41 AVOCA DRIVE KINCUMBER 2251Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision21 AVOCA DRIVE KINCUMBER 2251Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah10 EDMONDSON CRESCENT KINCUMBER 2251Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool38 BOUNDARY ROAD KINCUMBER 2251Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool22 SUNNY WATERS ROAD KINCUMBER 2251Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool39 KERNS ROAD KINCUMBER 2251Determined
February 2026
- Independent living units; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 SCAYSBROOK DRIVE KINCUMBER 2251Under Assessment
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport6 MATHEW STREET KINCUMBER 2251Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation53A SCHOOL STREET KINCUMBER 2251Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation1 OBERTON STREET KINCUMBER 2251Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 JULIAN ROAD KINCUMBER 2251Determined
2025· 33 proposals
December 2025
- Seniors housing; Residential care facility; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure88 SCAYSBROOK DRIVE KINCUMBER 2251Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool271 AVOCA DRIVE KINCUMBER 2251Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure2 SCAYSBROOK DRIVE KINCUMBER 2251Determined
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry42-50 EMPIRE BAY DRIVE KINCUMBER 2251Additional Information Requested
- Advertising and signage; Ancillary commercial development55 KINCUMBER STREET KINCUMBER 2251Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 TUROSS CLOSE KINCUMBER 2251Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support70 BOUNDARY ROAD KINCUMBER 2251Under Assessment
- Subdivision192 AVOCA DRIVE KINCUMBER 2251Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 KILLARA STREET KINCUMBER 2251Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 BOORAGAL CLOSE KINCUMBER 2251Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 CAMERON CRESCENT KINCUMBER 2251Determined
September 2025
- Signage; Advertising and signage155 AVOCA DRIVE KINCUMBER 2251Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 ABUNDANCE STREET KINCUMBER 2251Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation10 BRENNAN AVENUE KINCUMBER 2251Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool8 ABUNDANCE STREET KINCUMBER 2251Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool10 COURIGAL AVENUE KINCUMBER 2251Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading263 AVOCA DRIVE KINCUMBER 2251Determined
July 2025
- Subdivision4 CAMEO PLACE KINCUMBER 2251Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool11 JOALAH ROAD KINCUMBER 2251Determined
- Subdivision18 ALGONA AVENUE KINCUMBER 2251Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool23 JULIAN ROAD KINCUMBER 2251Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Fences; Swimming pool59 BOUNDARY ROAD KINCUMBER 2251Determined
2024· 24 proposals
24 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 33 proposals
33 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 44 proposals
44 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 40 proposals
40 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 24 proposals
24 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
58 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
- 190 Cullens RdBus stop
- 205 Cullens RdBus stop
- 263 Avoca DrBus stop
- 85 Cullens RdBus stop
- Avoca Beach Bowling Club, Avoca DrBus stop
- Avoca Dr at Davies StBus stop
- Avoca Dr at Gunya RdBus stop
- Avoca Dr at Tilba StBus stop
- Avoca Dr opp 263Bus stop
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
6 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Broadwater ParkPark
- Frost ReservePark
- Oberton Street Drainage ReservePark
- Patrick Croke OvalPark
- Pinyari ParkPark
- Tuross Close ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Priceline Pharmacypharmacy
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- 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
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- The Beach Early Learning Centre KincumberKincumber Streetchildcare
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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)
- 33
- Parks (OSM)
- 9
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
- 72.9/100
- Cohort rank
- #250 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Busways Gosford Depot, Empire Bay Drtransport
- Empire Bay Dr After The Scenic Rdtransport
- Empire Bay Dr Before Cochrone Sttransport
- Empire Bay Dr Opp Busways Gosford Depottransport
- Grevillea Grove Village, The Scenic Rdtransport
- The Beach Early Learning Centre KincumberchildcareKincumber Streetchildcare
- Priceline Pharmacyhealthpharmacy
- Broadwater Parkgovernmentpark
- Frost Reservegovernmentpark
- Oberton Street Drainage Reservegovernmentpark
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- 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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