NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
Pretty Beach (Central Coast - NSW), NSW, 2257
Desirability index
88/100
How this score is calculated#52 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Pretty Beach (Central Coast - NSW) is a small locality in the Central Coast (NSW) area, home to around 314 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,501 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+4%), roughly 4780.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $615 (flats $500, houses $650), 1 school and preschool site in the area, 8 public transport stops within the suburb, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 314
- Median age
- 57
- Median household income / week
- $1,818
- Dwelling vacancy
- 42.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 91 of 215
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,547
- Employment rate
- 44.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 11 / 4 / 0
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)
- $500
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $650
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $615
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 246
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)
- 1,501
- Against the person
- 503
- Against property
- 607
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 4,780.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 1 residents
- State safety percentile
- 59.6th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +4.1%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order132
- Domestic Violence Related Assault138
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment178
- Malicious Damage To Property174
- Other Offences94
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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,102
- Pretty Beach 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
8 public transport stops in this suburb
- Heath Rd Opp Pretty Beach Public School
- Pretty Beach Public School, Heath Rd
- Pretty Beach Public School, Heath Rd
- Pretty Beach Rd At Oroo St
- Pretty Beach Rd Opp Oroo St
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).
53 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Residential Accommodation86 HEATH ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Under Assessment
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool12 VENICE ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation262 ARALUEN DRIVE PRETTY BEACH 2257Under Assessment
2025· 7 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure173 HEATH ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Residential Accommodation177 HEATH ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
September 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure48 VENICE ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support149 HEATH ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 PRETTY BEACH ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure167 HEATH ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
May 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space21 COMO PARADE PRETTY BEACH 2257Additional Information Requested
2024· 5 proposals
October 2024
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Minor building alterations (external)61 HIGH VIEW ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6A COMO PARADE PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure108 HEATH ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure26 VENICE ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure40-42 COMO PARADE PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
2023· 10 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure123 HEATH ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
November 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures; Pathways and paving42 VENICE ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation31 HIGH VIEW ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition19 PRETTY BEACH ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
August 2023
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs12 PRETTY BEACH ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
July 2023
- Alterations and additions to industrial development42 VENICE ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
June 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development12 PRETTY BEACH ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
February 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development23 PRETTY BEACH ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
January 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development12 PRETTY BEACH ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development105 HEATH ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
2022· 9 proposals
November 2022
- Secondary dwelling98 HEATH ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
October 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces42 VENICE ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
July 2022
- Dwelling10A COMO PARADE PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development7 como parade pretty beach nsw 2257Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Other42 HIGH VIEW ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development88 HEATH ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
June 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development151 HEATH ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
February 2022
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing175 HEATH ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Under Assessment
- Dwelling102 HEATH ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
2021· 14 proposals
December 2021
- Development Application173 HEATH ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
November 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces149 HEATH ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Retaining walls, protection of trees131 HEATH ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
October 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces4 COMO PARADE PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
August 2021
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Other42 HIGH VIEW ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development53 HIGH VIEW ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Determined
2020· 5 proposals
5 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
11 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Heath Rd opp Pretty Beach Public SchoolBus stop
- Pretty Beach Public School, Heath RdBus stop
- Pretty Beach Rd at Oroo StBus stop
- Pretty Beach Rd opp Oroo StBus stop
- Playground
- Public toilets
- Shelter (3)
- Slipway
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
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Turo ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- 88.0/100
- Cohort rank
- #52 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
- Heath Rd Opp Pretty Beach Public Schooltransport
- Pretty Beach Public School, Heath Rdtransport
- Pretty Beach Public School, Heath Rdtransport
- Pretty Beach Rd At Oroo Sttransport
- Pretty Beach Rd Opp Oroo Sttransport
- Turo Reservegovernmentpark
- Alterations and additions to industrial developmentplanning42 VENICE ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Lodged 17 Jul 2023 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning12 PRETTY BEACH ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Lodged 26 Jun 2023 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning23 PRETTY BEACH ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Lodged 13 Feb 2023 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning12 PRETTY BEACH ROAD PRETTY BEACH 2257Lodged 16 Jan 2023 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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