Median house price
$940k
+6.8% change
NSW · Central Coast Council
Wyong, 2259
Est. population · Jun 2025
4,673
Growth (1 yr)
-0.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.8%
Median age
45
Median income
$1,096/wk
Employment rate
43.5%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$940,000
Languages at home
11.9%non-English
Most common: Cantonese, Mandarin, Nepali
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- Education hub
Suburb profile
In Central Coast Council, Wyong is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix.
Sport and recreation are easy to access, with local venues supporting active weekends and after-work routines. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Daily life works well on foot, with buses and trains also serving the suburb.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Against similar metro suburbs, schools and education stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with safety, plus community and employment less decisive.
At a glance
Wyong snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$680/wk
Houses $700 · Units $500
Population (ERP)
4,673
-0.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.6%
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
#10
among Metro Sydney · Mature
Safety
72nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
8th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
23rd
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
- 59.4/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 15% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1084th in Australia
- State rank
- 311th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #10 among Metro Sydney · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #227 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
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 house price (October to December 2025)
- $940,000
- Median price change
- +6.8%
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
4,673(June 2025)
-0.1% annual · +1.8% over 5 years · 8th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.1%
- 5-year growth
- +1.8%
- Change in 1 year
- -5
- Change in 5 years
- +83
- Growth rank in NSW
- 8th 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 (~4,850), extrapolated at +0.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 4,530
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,096
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 132 of 2,007
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,632
- Employment rate
- 43.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,356 / 301 / 206 (+ 10 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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 460
- Against the person
- 115
- Against property
- 151
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 98.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 39 residents
- State safety percentile
- 71.5th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +6.3%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions789
- Domestic Violence Related Assault437
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment636
- Malicious Damage To Property530
- Transport Regulatory Offences1055
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
- 5
- Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
- 946
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 23th
School list
- Wyong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 931 · 18th percentile · LBOTE 21% · 433 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Wyong High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 946 · 23th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 674 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- HopeTown SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 797 · 3th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 43 students · Top SEA quarter 1% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Wyong Christian Community SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1057 · 71th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 904 students · Top SEA quarter 25% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- St Cecilia's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1022 · 57th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 335 students · Top SEA quarter 14% · 1.7 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
Childcare
5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Wyong Little Coast KidsCutler Drivekindergarten
- Wyong Little LearnersAmy Closechildcare
- childcarechildcare
- childcarechildcare
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
141 public transport stops in this suburb
- CCP Howarth St
- CCP Pac Hwy
- FTB Pac Hwy
- STR To FTB Pac Hwy
- Wyong Station
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
334 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
8 restaurants · 3 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 bars · 3 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 6 fast food · 2 bakeries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Good local dining options — 21 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 14 parks mapped in suburb, 6 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 141 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 16 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.66
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 4.64
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.09
Food & drink(21)
- Bakers DelightBakery
- Legends BakeryBakery
- Motel MezzaBar
98 Pacific Highway, Wyong
- Duck Duck MooseCafe
- Glee Coffee RoastersCafe
- Wyong Lunch BoxCafe
11 Anzac Avenue
- Cecil's KitchenFast food
Unit 13 34-38 Cutler Drive
- Chick’n Korean FriedFast food
Unit 10 14-16 Alison Road, Wyong
- Fast food (2)
- JAY-C Takeaway CafeFast food
Unit 6D 10-16 Amy Close
- KFCFast food
- Wyong RSL ClubPub
- Hungry Puppets Modern Indian CuisineRestaurant
50 Pacific Highway, Wyong
- Osteria A' ManoRestaurant
66 Pacific Highway, Wyong
- Pizza In The PanRestaurant
Unit 5 104 Pacific Highway, Wyong
- Royal Hotel WyongRestaurant
40-44 Pacific Highway, Wyong
- Ru's Chinese RestaurantRestaurant
120 Pacific Highway, Wyong
- Siam TerraceRestaurant
- Tim's KitchenRestaurant
- Woodblock Bar & GrillRestaurant
Shopping(5)
- AldiSupermarket
146-148 Pacific Highway
- ColesSupermarket
- IGASupermarket
Community(8)
- Childcare
- Wyong Little LearnersChildcare
8A Amy Close
- Wyong Old School Community CentreCommunity centre
- Kindergarten
- Wyong Little Coast KidsKindergarten
Cutler Drive, Wyong
- Library
- Wyong High SchoolSchool
53 Alison Road, Wyong
- Central Coast CouncilTownhall
2 Hely Street, Wyong
Health & services(7)
- Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health CentreClinic
- Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health CentreClinic
37 Alison Road, Wyong
- Church St. DentalDentist
1 Church Street
- Wyong Denture ClinicDentist
- Reliance HealthMedical clinic
Unit 9C 1-10 Amy Close
- Blooms The ChemistPharmacy
74 Pacific Highway, Wyong
- Chemist OutletPharmacy
Unit 9 1-10 Amy Close
Sport & outdoors(26)
- Wyong Golf CourseGolf course
- Anytime FitnessGym
Unit 2 1-10 Amy Close
- Apex ParkPark
- Baker ParkPark
- Frank Ballance Memorial ParkPark
- Owen Avenue ReservePark
22W Owen Avenue
- Park (4)
- Woodward Avenue ReservePark
- Wyong Town ParkPark
- Kidz HQ Family EntertainmentPlayground
Unit 2C 1-10 Amy Close
- Playground (5)
- Wyong Olympic PoolSports centre
Ithome Street, Wyong
- Wyong Racecourse and ShowgroundSports centre
- Sports field
- Central Coast Mobile VillageSwimming pool
- Swimming pool (3)
- Wyong Memorial Olympic PoolSwimming pool
Entertainment(3)
- The Art HouseTheatre
19-21 Margaret Street, Wyong
- Viewpoint
- Wyong LookoutViewpoint
Transport(45)
41 bus stops · 4 train stations
Other(71)
- BottlemartAlcohol
40 Pacific Highway, Wyong
- CellarbrationsAlcohol
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- Artwork
- Bench (26)
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- Bike Lockers - Wyong Station, Howarth St 1Bicycle Parking
- Bike Lockers - Wyong Station, Howarth St 2Bicycle Parking
- Brian Hilton GWM WyongCar
138 Pacific Highway, Wyong
- Premier Auto CareCar repair
Unit 9A 1-10 Amy Close
- Car wash
- VinniesCharity
47 Howarth Street, Wyong
- Over The MoonClothes
- Wyong TAFECollege
- House of ElleryCraft
- Technique Ballet AcademyDance
- Drinking water
- At My TableEvents Venue
- Wyong Fire StationFire station
5 Hely Street, Wyong
- Bowden Family FuneralsFuneral Directors
365 Pacific Highway, Wyong
- Garden
- Evolution Hair DesignHairdresser
- Hardo & BarberyHairdresser
- Nicos Barber ShopHairdresser
118 Pacific Highway, Wyong
- Simon William HairdressingHairdresser
- Grand Hotel WyongHotel
110 Pacific Highway, Wyong
- Scout & TraderHouseware
- Information (2)
- Wyong Golf ClubLicensed Club
319 Pacific Highway
- Coastwide LocksmithsLocksmith
72 Pacific Highway, Wyong
- Cutler Drive Shopping CentreMall
- Village Central WyongMall
18 Alison Road, Wyong
- Central Coast Mobile VillageMotel
- The Swamp LandcareNature Reserve
- Newsagent
- Carl Emerton OptometristOptician
70 Pacific Highway, Wyong
- AldiParking
- Commuter Car ParkParking
- Kiss and RideParking
- Parking (52)
- Parking Entrance
- Parking Space (58)
- Pretty Sweet BakesPastry
- North Wyong MetroPetrol station
- UnitedPetrol station
- WestsidePetrol station
140 Pacific Highway
- Picnic Table (2)
- Central Coast Islamic Cultural Centre - Wyong MasjidPlace of worship
13A Howarth Street
- Place of worship
- St Cecilia's Church WyongPlace of worship
23 Byron Street, Wyong
- St James Anglican Church WyongPlace of worship
25-27 Byron Street, Wyong
- Wyong Police StationPolice
22 Hely Street
- Australia PostPost Box
- Wyong Post OfficePost office
- Patricia Morrow PsychologyPsychotherapist
124 Pacific Highway, Wyong
- Your Strengths PsychologyPsychotherapist
5 Church Street, Wyong
- Public toilets
- Return and EarnRecycling
- Douglass Hanly MoirSample Collection
Unit 6 56-64 Pacific Highway, Wyong
- Shelter (10)
- Meander VillageSocial Facility
18 Boyce Avenue
- Oasis Youth CentreSocial Facility
15-23 Hely Street
- Wyong Race ClubStadium
- That Big Self Storage PlaceStorage Rental
5 Amy Close
- Taxi
- Telephone
- TelstraTelephone
- Ticket Validator (2)
- CC TobacconistTobacco
- Waste Basket (5)
- Yes
38A Pacific Highway, Wyong
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
8 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Apex ParkPark
- Baker ParkPark
- Frank Ballance Memorial ParkPark
- Owen Avenue ReservePark
- The Swamp LandcareNature reserve
- Woodward Avenue ReservePark
- Wyong Lions ParkPark
- Wyong Town ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 32
- Parks (OSM)
- 14
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
Places of worship
4 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Central Coast Islamic Cultural Centre - Wyong Masjid
13A Howarth Street
- Place of worship
- St Cecilia's Church Wyong
23 Byron Street, Wyong
- St James Anglican Church Wyong
25-27 Byron Street, Wyong
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 10
- Nearest hospital
- Wyong Hospital (4.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Blooms The ChemistPacific HighwayPharmacy
- Church St. DentalChurch StreetDentist
- Douglass Hanly MoirPacific HighwaySample_Collection
- Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health CentreClinic
- Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health CentreAlison RoadClinic
- Patricia Morrow PsychologyPacific HighwayPsychotherapist
- Reliance HealthAmy CloseDoctor
- Wyong Denture ClinicDentist
- YesPacific HighwayYes
- Your Strengths PsychologyChurch StreetPsychotherapist
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)
- 291
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 62.3
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· 17 proposals
August 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise4/5/SP82566Under Assessment
July 2026
- Educational establishment; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; School7-15 PANONIA ROAD WYONG 2259Under Assessment
- Resource recovery facility; Hours of operation and trading24 DONALDSON STREET WYONG 2259Under Assessment
June 2026
- Demolition; Educational establishment; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care; Hours of operation and trading; School43 HOWARTH STREET WYONG 2259Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool191 POLLOCK AVENUE WYONG 2259Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation12-14 JENNINGS ROAD WYONG 2259Under Assessment
- Demolition; Educational establishment; School1 NORTH ROAD WYONG 2259Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 MANOR CLOSE WYONG 2259Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)38A PACIFIC HIGHWAY WYONG 2259Under Assessment
May 2026
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure29 BYRON STREET WYONG 2259Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool29 CRYSTAL CRESCENT WYONG 2259Determined
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport8 CHAMPIONSHIP DRIVE WYONG 2259Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry7 LUCCA ROAD WYONG 2259Determined
March 2026
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Advertising structure142 PACIFIC HIGHWAY WYONG 2259Withdrawn
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)5 DONALDSON STREET WYONG 2259Additional Information Requested
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation12-14 JENNINGS ROAD WYONG 2259Withdrawn
January 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care13 BYRON STREET WYONG 2259Under Assessment
2025· 22 proposals
December 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure74 GOLDING GROVE WYONG 2259Determined
- Subdivision1A CUTLER DRIVE WYONG 2259Additional Information Requested
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise4/5/SP82566Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Animal care premises71-75 HOWARTH STREET WYONG 2259Determined
October 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 TIMBERLINE CLOSE WYONG 2259Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool29A POLLOCK AVENUE WYONG 2259Determined
- Educational establishment; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure100 ALISON ROAD WYONG 2259Additional Information Requested
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; General industry3 PALM TREE ROAD WYONG 2259Determined
September 2025
- Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Depot325 PACIFIC HIGHWAY WYONG 2259Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Driveways and hard stand spaces31D AMSTERDAM CIRCUIT WYONG 2259Determined
- Subdivision42-44 ALISON ROAD WYONG 2259Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah13 RIVERVIEW DRIVE WYONG 2259Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation43 PANONIA ROAD WYONG 2259Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure43 WINDSORGREEN DRIVE WYONG 2259Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Supporting Development460 PACIFIC HIGHWAY WYONG 2259Determined
May 2025
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Storage premises; Self storage units1A LUCCA ROAD WYONG 2259Determined
April 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure10 WOODWARD AVENUE WYONG 2259Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station11 PAVITT CRESCENT WYONG 2259Determined
March 2025
- Business premises; Temporary building, structure or use; Car park33 HOWARTH STREET WYONG 2259Withdrawn
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool10 GOLDING GROVE WYONG 2259Determined
January 2025
- Demolition; Educational establishment; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care; Hours of operation and trading; School43 HOWARTH STREET WYONG 2259Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Group home; Group home (permanent)49 ALISON ROAD WYONG 2259Determined
2024· 5 proposals
December 2024
- Business premises; Commercial development; Erection of a new structure31A AMSTERDAM CIRCUIT WYONG 2259Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure39 WINDSORGREEN DRIVE WYONG 2259Determined
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises500 Pacific Highway, WyongDetermined
November 2024
- Educational establishment; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7-15 PANONIA ROAD WYONG 2259Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space75 MCDONAGH ROAD WYONG 2259Determined
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 4.0 km away).
Coalition 37.5%Labor 62.5%
3.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- WatanobbiLabor 65.5% · Coalition 34.5% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- Wyong EastLabor 60.5% · Coalition 39.5% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- WyongLabor 55.5% · Coalition 44.5% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- TuggerawongLabor 63.7% · Coalition 36.3% TPP (2025)2.6 km away
- MardiLabor 61.9% · Coalition 38.1% TPP (2025)3.6 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)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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.