Bensville
NSW 2251 · Central Coast
2,500 (2021) → 2,552 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bensville is a stable suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2251, about 45km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.26M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 28/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Bensville has an overall score of 40/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2251 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (6.72%), New Zealand (1%), Germany (0.76%), South Africa (0.64%), Scotland (0.56%)
Top languages: German (0.56%), Italian (0.36%), Spanish (0.36%), Afrikaans (0.16%), French (0.16%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1037 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Coast Christian SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1061
Nearby (within 10km)
- Empire Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1039
- Kincumber Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1004
- Kincumber High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1045
- Brisbania Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1014
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 1081
- Copacabana Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1064
- Avoca Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 1081
- Pretty Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 1102
- Green Point Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.9kmICSEA 1106
- Yattalunga Valley Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 5kmICSEA 1095
- Ettalong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 975
- Woy Woy Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 970
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bensville
Is Bensville safe?
Bensville has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,280 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bensville?
In Bensville, the median house price is $1.26M. Median weekly house rent is $850.
How far is Bensville from Sydney CBD?
Bensville is about 44.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 122 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bensville?
Bensville has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1061 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bensville?
Bensville has a transport score of 28/100 and 18 bus stops.