NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
Tuggerah, NSW, 2259
Desirability index
94.7/100
How this score is calculated#42 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Tuggerah is a small locality in the Central Coast (NSW) area, home to around 925 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 7,144 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with rising year-on-year trends (+6%), roughly 7723.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $680 (flats $500, houses $700), 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, 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
- 925
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $1,569
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 27 of 390
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Employment rate
- 62.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 33 / 93 / 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)
- $700
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $680
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 472
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)
- 7,144
- Against the person
- 1,790
- Against property
- 2,342
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 7,723.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 1 residents
- State safety percentile
- 67.3th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +5.9%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions789
- Domestic Violence Related Assault437
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment636
- Malicious Damage To Property530
- Transport Regulatory Offences1055
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)
- 1,019
- St Peter's Catholic CollegeSecondary
- Tuggerah 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
97 public transport stops in this suburb
- Acc To FTB Carpark
- CCP Bryant Dr N
- CCP Bryant Dr S
- FTB N Carpark
- Tuggerah Station
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).
130 planning-related records
2026· 9 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Automotive/truck premises150 PACIFIC HIGHWAY TUGGERAH 2259Under Assessment
- Signage; Advertising and signage11 BRYANT DRIVE TUGGERAH 2259Under Assessment
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Specialised Retail Premises19-21 BRYANT DRIVE TUGGERAH 2259Under Assessment
May 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Recreation facility (indoor)2 RELIANCE DRIVE TUGGERAH 2259Under Assessment
- Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading9 BRYANT DRIVE TUGGERAH 2259Determined
April 2026
- Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia50 WYONG ROAD TUGGERAH 2259Under Assessment
January 2026
- Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; General industry47-49 LAKE ROAD TUGGERAH 2259Under Assessment
- Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure158 PACIFIC HIGHWAY TUGGERAH 2259Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Group home (transitional)50 CHURCH ROAD TUGGERAH 2259Under Assessment
2025· 21 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Waste or resource transfer station; Hours of operation and trading; Waste Infrastructure; Waste or resource management facility5 MOORAMBA AVENUE TUGGERAH 2259Under Assessment
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle Sales or Hire PremisesU 6 57-59 GAVENLOCK ROAD TUGGERAH 2259Under Assessment
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Light industry2 Pioneer Drive, Tuggerah 1102/DP1039071Determined
- Advertising and signage; Retail Premise152-156 PACIFIC HIGHWAY TUGGERAH 2259Determined
October 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Wholesale supplies302 12 PIONEER AVENUE TUGGERAH 2259Determined
- Demolition; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support43-45 LAKE ROAD TUGGERAH 2259Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Automotive/truck premises150 PACIFIC HIGHWAY TUGGERAH 2259Determined
August 2025
- Subdivision60 WYONG ROAD TUGGERAH 2259Determined
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure127 CHURCH ROAD TUGGERAH 2259Determined
May 2025
- Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading11 BRYANT DRIVE TUGGERAH 2259Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Business identification sign; Supporting Development148 PACIFIC HIGHWAY TUGGERAH 2259Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage50 WYONG ROAD TUGGERAH 2259Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Mortuary4 10 JOULE PLACE TUGGERAH 2259Determined
April 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink144-146 PACIFIC HIGHWAY TUGGERAH 2259Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport; Minor building alterations (external)7 ARUNTA ROAD TUGGERAH 2259Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Temporary building, structure or use; Footpaths - outdoor dining; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink; Shop; Neighbourhood supermarket; Hours of operation and trading168 PACIFIC HIGHWAY TUGGERAH 2259Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Specialised Retail Premises2 BRYANT DRIVE TUGGERAH 2259Determined
March 2025
- Advertising and signage; Retail Premise2 BRYANT DRIVE TUGGERAH 2259Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care6A RELIANCE DRIVE TUGGERAH 2259Determined
January 2025
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation facility (indoor)148 PACIFIC HIGHWAY TUGGERAH 2259Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Business identification sign; Recreation facility (indoor)148 PACIFIC HIGHWAY TUGGERAH 2259Determined
2024· 20 proposals
December 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Animal care premises; Animal boarding or training establishment1 1 MORTON CLOSE TUGGERAH 2259Determined
November 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Specialised Retail Premises2 BRYANT DRIVE TUGGERAH 2259Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Light industry12 BLUEGUM CLOSE TUGGERAH 2259Determined
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Specialised Retail Premises11 BRYANT DRIVE TUGGERAH 2259Under Assessment
August 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Shop2 BRYANT DRIVE TUGGERAH 2259Determined
- Demolition; Business premises; Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Hours of operation and trading158 PACIFIC HIGHWAY TUGGERAH 2259Determined
- Industrial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; General industry87 GAVENLOCK ROAD TUGGERAH 2259Determined
July 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station105 GAVENLOCK ROAD TUGGERAH 2259Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise11 BRYANT DRIVE TUGGERAH 2259Determined
- Advertising and signage; Retail Premise; Specialised Retail Premises2 BRYANT DRIVE TUGGERAH 2259Withdrawn
2023· 16 proposals
16 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 24 proposals
24 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 32 proposals
32 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 8 proposals
8 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
143 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BWSAlcohol
- iPlayAmusement Arcade
- WestpacBank
- Bench (36)
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- Transport for NSWBicycle Parking
- 14 Pioneer AvBus stop
- 19 Reliance DrBus stop
- 20 Reliance DrBus stop
- 3 Pioneer AvBus 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
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Central Coast WetlandsNature reserve
- Lees ReservePark
- Tonkiss Street ReservePark
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
- Coast CosmeticBryant Drivedoctor
- Coastwide Eye SurgeryAnzac Roadoptometrist
- The Glen CentreChurch Roadrehabilitation
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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
- Nido Early School Tuggerahchildcare
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
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)
- 36
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
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
- 94.7/100
- Cohort rank
- #42 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
- Acc To FTB Carparktransport
- CCP Bryant Dr Ntransport
- CCP Bryant Dr Stransport
- FTB N Carparktransport
- Tuggerah Stationtransport
- Nido Early School Tuggerahchildcarechildcare
- Coast CosmetichealthBryant Drivedoctor
- Coastwide Eye SurgeryhealthAnzac Roadoptometrist
- The Glen CentrehealthChurch Roadrehabilitation
- Central Coast Wetlandsgovernmentnature_reserve
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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