Ettalong Beach
NSW 2257 · Central Coast
5,161 (2021) → 5,201 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.
Ettalong Beach is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2257, about 42km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.26M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 60/100, and is right by the coast. Ettalong Beach has an overall score of 63/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 55/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2257 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.06%), New Zealand (2.23%), Thailand (0.6%), South Africa (0.58%), India (0.56%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.89%), Greek (0.56%), Thai (0.56%), Italian (0.54%), Punjabi (0.43%)
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1031 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Ettalong Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 975
Nearby (within 10km)
- Woy Woy South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 996
- Pretty Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1102
- Umina Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1010
- Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina CampusSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 966
- Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy CampusSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 974
- Woy Woy Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 970
- Aspect Central Coast School, Woy WoyPrimary · Independent · 2.9km
- EOC Broken Bay - Woy WoyPrimary · Catholic · 2.9km
- Empire Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1039
- St John the Baptist Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1081
- Brisbania Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1014
- Coast Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 5.8kmICSEA 1061
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
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
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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 Ettalong Beach
Is Ettalong Beach safe?
Ettalong Beach has a residential safety score of 55/100, 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 5,735 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Ettalong Beach?
In Ettalong Beach, the median house price is $1.26M and the median unit price is $995K. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Ettalong Beach from Sydney CBD?
Ettalong Beach is about 41.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 114 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Ettalong Beach?
Ettalong Beach has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 975 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Ettalong Beach?
Ettalong Beach has a transport score of 60/100 and 55 bus stops.