Daleys Point
NSW 2257 · Central Coast
705 (2021) → 720 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.
Daleys Point is a stable suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2257, about 43km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.17M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 49/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Daleys Point has an overall score of 54/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 40/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2257 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (7.94%), China (1.99%), New Zealand (1.84%), Italy (0.85%), Canada (0.71%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.99%), Vietnamese (0.99%), Spanish (0.85%), Tagalog (0.57%), Turkish (0.57%)
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).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Empire Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1039
- Ettalong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 975
- Pretty Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1102
- Brisbania Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1014
- Woy Woy Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 970
- Woy Woy South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 996
- Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy CampusSecondary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 974
- Coast Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.4kmICSEA 1061
- Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina CampusSecondary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 966
- Umina Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1010
- EOC Broken Bay - Woy WoyPrimary · Catholic · 4.7km
- St John the Baptist Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.8kmICSEA 1081
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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 Daleys Point
Is Daleys Point safe?
Daleys Point has a residential safety score of 40/100, 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 2,695 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Daleys Point?
In Daleys Point, the median house price is $2.17M. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Daleys Point from Sydney CBD?
Daleys Point is about 43.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 117 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Daleys Point?
Daleys Point has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Daleys Point?
Daleys Point has a transport score of 49/100 and 8 bus stops.