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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Erina is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2250, about 51km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.33M 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2250 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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 1026 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Central Coast Adventist SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1112
- Woodport Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1041
- Erina High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 996
Nearby (within 10km)
- Central Coast Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1155
- Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1102
- Aspect Central Coast School Senior CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2km
- Erina Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1094
- Chertsey Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 935
- Kincumber High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1045
- Aspect Central Coast SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1030
- Terrigal High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1044
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1081
- Kincumber Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1004
- Holgate Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1047
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.9kmICSEA 1090
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 11,854 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Erina?
In Erina, the median house price is $1.33M and the median unit price is $580K. Median weekly house rent is $690.
How far is Erina from Sydney CBD?
Erina is about 51.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 138 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Erina?
Erina has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1050 (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.