Copacabana
NSW 2251 · Central Coast
2,809 (2021) → 2,826 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Copacabana is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2251, about 48km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.63M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 33/100, and is right by the coast. Copacabana has an overall score of 46/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 64/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2251 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (6.87%), New Zealand (1.67%), Germany (0.89%), Ireland (0.85%), South Africa (0.82%)
Top languages: Italian (0.85%), German (0.75%), Spanish (0.71%), Japan (0.53%), Portuguese (0.32%)
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 1052 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Copacabana Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1064
Nearby (within 10km)
- Avoca Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1081
- Coast Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 4.3kmICSEA 1061
- Kincumber Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1004
- Aspect Central Coast SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.8kmICSEA 1030
- Terrigal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 1078
- Terrigal High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5kmICSEA 1044
- Kincumber High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 1045
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.7kmICSEA 1081
- Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6kmICSEA 1102
- Aspect Central Coast School Senior CollegeSecondary · Independent · 6km
- Erina Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 1094
- Empire Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7kmICSEA 1039
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.
In this suburb
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Copacabana
Is Copacabana safe?
Copacabana has a residential safety score of 64/100, 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 3,026 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Copacabana?
In Copacabana, the median house price is $1.63M and the median unit price is $973K. Median weekly house rent is $850.
How far is Copacabana from Sydney CBD?
Copacabana is about 47.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 129 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Copacabana?
Copacabana has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1064 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Copacabana?
Copacabana has a transport score of 33/100 and 15 bus stops.