SuburbCheck

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)

49
Overall score

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

5,205
Population
$1.21M
Median house (2025)
73
Safety score
34
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
61
Median age
2.1
Avg household

Age distribution

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

73
Residential

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

11
Break & enter dwelling211/100k
4
Steal from dwelling77/100k
7
Motor vehicle theft134/100k
17
Domestic assault327/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
47
Non-domestic assault903/100k

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

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

73

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

62
Within 10km3 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
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

34
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

Fitness

41

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

2
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
42
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

18

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

8
Parks
3
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

50

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
3
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
5
Landmarks

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

48

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

2
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
19
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.58

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

78

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

5
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services7
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 7 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.34

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

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 available35transportGreen Point (Central Coast)$1.22M51transportHolgate$1.91M42transportEast Gosford$1.23M76transportAvoca Beach$2.25M42transportGosford$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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.