Erina

NSW 2250 · Central Coast

5,205 (2021) → 5,149 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

5,205

Population

$1.21M

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

Erina is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2250, about 51km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.21M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 34/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Erina has an overall score of 49/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 73/100.

51.5 km

To Sydney CBD

4.6 km

To coast

$700/wk

Median rent (house)

5.0 km

To nearest station

Demographics

5,205

Population

Median age

2.1

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Central Coast LGA population (est. 2025)356,114

Median household income (weekly)$1,010

vs NSW median-45.4%

Bachelor degree or higher26.1%

Born in Australia70.8%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,618 / 92 / 433

Top countries of birth: England (7.57%), New Zealand (1.73%), China (1.38%), South Africa (1.21%), Scotland (1.13%)

Top languages: Mandarin (1.4%), Spanish (0.86%), Arabic (0.69%), Cantonese (0.48%), Indonesian (0.37%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.21M-31.5%

Median house (2025)

$670K

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$700 / $630 wk

Rental yield (house)3.0%

Days on market (house)36 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling211/100k

Steal from dwelling77/100k

Motor vehicle theft134/100k

Domestic assault327/100k

Robbery0/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 677 (all categories, latest year)13,007 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

Within 10km3 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1026 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Central Coast Adventist SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1107
Woodport Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1027
Erina High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 992

Nearby (within 10km)

Central Coast Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1147
Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1095
Aspect Central Coast School Senior CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2km
Erina Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1077
Chertsey Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 950
Kincumber High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1030
Aspect Central Coast SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1020
Terrigal High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1040
Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1073
Kincumber Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 999
Holgate Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1080
St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.9kmICSEA 1077

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

48Bus

CBD commute (est.)166 min (bus)

Nearest train stationGosford (5.0 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

27.0°C

Summer max

18.0°C

Winter max

1,300mm

Rainfall/yr

6.8h

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

53 in suburbSupermarkets

109 in suburbCafes/Rest.

83 in suburbParks

65 in suburbPlaygrounds

1Pools

21 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

11 in suburbGPs

00 in suburbPharmacies

31 in suburbChildcare

11 in suburbLibraries

4213 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

Nearest beachTerrigal Beach (4.7 km)

Nearest hospitalGosford Hospital (5.4 km)

Nearest vet5.0 km

Nearest airportSydney (60.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate-0.27%

Projected population 20415,759

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Central Coast

Erina HeightsData not available35transport Green Point (Central Coast)$1.22M51transport Holgate$1.91M42transport East Gosford$1.23M76transport Avoca Beach$2.25M42transport Gosford$1.09M92transport

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Frequently asked questions about Erina

Is Erina safe?

Erina has a residential safety score of 73/100, 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 13,007 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Erina?

In Erina, the median house price is $1.21M and the median unit price is $670K. Median weekly house rent is $700.

How far is Erina from Sydney CBD?

Erina is about 51.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 166 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Erina?

Erina has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1042 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Erina?

Erina has a transport score of 34/100 and 48 bus stops.