Erina vs Green Point (Central Coast)
The verdict
Green Point (Central Coast) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.30M versus $1.33M in Erina. Green Point (Central Coast) rates higher for transport (51 vs 34). Green Point (Central Coast) has a shorter estimated CBD commute (133 vs 138 min). On the separate residential safety score, Green Point (Central Coast) rates higher (91 vs 73/100 in Erina).
Scores
| Erina | Green Point (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 60 |
| Transport | 34 | 51 |
| Education | 50 | 58 |
| Liveability | 63 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Erina | Green Point (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,205 | 6,810 |
| Median age | 61 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,010 | $1,510 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.1% | 36.5% |
| Born in Australia | 70.8% | 75.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.5 |
Growth: Erina Moderate Growth · Green Point (Central Coast) Moderate Growth
Property
| Erina | Green Point (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.33M | $1.30M |
| Median unit price | $580K | $770K |
| House price YoY | 22.3% | 7.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $690 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 48 | 55 |
Median price history
Safety
| Erina | Green Point (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 211 | 88 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 134 | 73 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 346 | 323 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,854 | 2,261 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Erina | Green Point (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,050 | 1,101 |
See the full school list on each profile: Erina · Green Point (Central Coast)
Transport
| Erina | Green Point (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 34 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 63 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 138 | 133 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.0 km | 4.6 km |
Liveability
| Erina | Green Point (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.6 km | 5.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 51.5 km | 49.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.7 km | 5.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.4 km | 5.1 km |
Population & growth
| Erina | Green Point (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,205 | 6,810 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,149 | 6,736 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,759 | 7,535 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.27% | -0.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Erina or Green Point (Central Coast)?
Green Point (Central Coast) has the higher residential safety score (Erina 73/100 vs Green Point (Central Coast) 91/100).
Which is more affordable, Erina or Green Point (Central Coast)?
Green Point (Central Coast) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.30M versus $1.33M.
Which has better schools, Erina or Green Point (Central Coast)?
Green Point (Central Coast) has a higher average school ICSEA (Erina 1050 vs Green Point (Central Coast) 1101; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Erina or Green Point (Central Coast)?
Green Point (Central Coast) has the higher transport score (Erina 34/100 vs Green Point (Central Coast) 51/100).
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