Median house price
$1.08M
+2.9% change
NSW · Central Coast Council
The Entrance North, 2261
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,617
Growth (1 yr)
+1.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.1%
Median age
46
Median income
$1,331/wk
Employment rate
47.1%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,080,000
Languages at home
5.3%non-English
Most common: Italian, Afrikaans, Spanish
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
The Entrance North is a coastal smaller community where beach life and relaxed outdoor living shape the local character. City outings and nearby suburbs add variety without undoing the coastal pace of everyday life. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many coastal suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer community and employment relative to similar coastal suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
The Entrance North snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$620/wk
Houses $680 · Units $520
Population (ERP)
1,617
+1.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
31.6%
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
#54
among Coastal & beach · Mature
Safety
50th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
67th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
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
- 39.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3931st in Australia
- State rank
- 1204th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #54 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #117 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
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 house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,080,000
- Median price change
- +2.9%
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
1,617(June 2025)
+1.0% annual · +2.1% over 5 years · 67th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.0%
- 5-year growth
- +2.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +16
- Change in 5 years
- +34
- Growth rank in NSW
- 67th 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 (~1,700), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,619
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,331
- Dwelling vacancy
- 31.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 300 of 948
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 47.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 327 / 158 / 133 (+ 26 other)
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)
- 108
- Against the person
- 33
- Against property
- 42
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 66.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 49 residents
- State safety percentile
- 49.8th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -13.4%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order247
- Breach Bail Conditions456
- Domestic Violence Related Assault295
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment446
- Malicious Damage To Property380
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
Public transport
24 public transport stops in this suburb
- Central Coast Highway After Wyuna Av
- Hutton Rd After Coogee Av
- Hutton Rd After Manly Pde
- Hutton Rd Opp Wyuna Av
- Hutton Rd Opp Wyuna Av
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
50 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
4 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 5 parks mapped in suburb, 4 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 24 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
- 3.09
Community(1)
- Glenvale SchoolSchool
Hutton Road, The Entrance North
Sport & outdoors(10)
- Karagi ParkPark
- Matron Simpson ReservePark
- North Entrance Foreshore ReservePark
- Terilbah ReservePark
- Walter and Edith Denniss ParkPark
- Picnic area
- Playground (4)
Transport(12)
12 bus stops
Other(9)
- Dunleith Caravan ParkCaravan Site
- Two Shores Caravan ParkCaravan Site
- Drinking water
- Sensory GardenGarden
- Parking (6)
- Picnic Table (4)
- Public toilets
- Slipway
- Waste Basket (11)
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
Parks & reserves
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Karagi ParkPark
- Matron Simpson ReservePark
- North Entrance Foreshore ReservePark
- Terilbah ReservePark
- Walter and Edith Denniss ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 10
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
- Long Jetty Healthcare Centre (5.5 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)
- 55
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 34.0
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
- 27° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 295 mm · ~37 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 366 mm · ~46 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 272 mm · ~34 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 230 mm · ~29 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· 7 proposals
August 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Marine PremiseWILFRED BARRETT DRIVE THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Under Assessment
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 FLORIDA STREET THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dual occupancy; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)6 HARGRAVES STREET THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Fences; Letterboxes; Swimming pool2 BONDI ROAD THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Under Assessment
February 2026
- Entertainment facility; Temporary building, structure or use; Temporary structureWILFRED BARRETT DRIVE THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Withdrawn
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure41 MANLY PARADE THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure14 FLORIDA STREET THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Withdrawn
2025· 16 proposals
December 2025
- Subdivision22 CURTIS PARADE THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
- Dual occupancy; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Pathways and paving22 CURTIS PARADE THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure134 HUTTON ROAD THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support2A WILFRED BARRETT DRIVE THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure145A HUTTON ROAD THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Recreation facility (major)WILFRED BARRETT DRIVE THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Withdrawn
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation136 HUTTON ROAD THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)6 HARGRAVES STREET THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
July 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences; Supporting Development61 BONDI ROAD THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool1 YELLAWA CLOSE THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure25 MANLY PARADE THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)33/54-66 Hutton Road The Entrance North 2261Determined
May 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool145A HUTTON ROAD THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool51 MANLY PARADE THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 STEWART STREET THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation136 HUTTON ROAD THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
2024· 11 proposals
December 2024
- Demolition; School77 HUTTON ROAD THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
October 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support1 HUTTON ROAD THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool51 MANLY PARADE THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure14 STEWART STREET THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
September 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool145A HUTTON ROAD THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Withdrawn
August 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool34 MANLY PARADE THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 MANLY PARADE THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure39 BONDI ROAD THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
April 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure27 BONDI ROAD THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
March 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool1B YELLAWA CLOSE THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
February 2024
- Demolition; School77 HUTTON ROAD THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
2023· 8 proposals
November 2023
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool1 TERILBAH PLACE THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
October 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool22 STEWART STREET THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure95 HUTTON ROAD THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure48 BONDI ROAD THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development19 CURTIS PARADE THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
August 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development8 WYUNA AVENUE THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
- Recreational Uses1 HARGRAVES STREET THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing; Shed56 BONDI ROAD THE ENTRANCE NORTH 2261Determined
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
- No overlay at centroid
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 5.8 km away).
Coalition 39.6%Labor 60.4%
1.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- The Entrance NorthLabor 58.7% · Coalition 41.3% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- The EntranceLabor 61.2% · Coalition 38.8% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- Long Jetty EastLabor 64.2% · Coalition 35.8% TPP (2025)2.7 km away
- Long JettyLabor 62.3% · Coalition 37.7% TPP (2025)3.2 km away
- Shelly BeachLabor 60.4% · Coalition 39.6% TPP (2025)5.0 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)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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.