Fountaindale
NSW 2258 · Central Coast
726 (2021) → 725 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.
Fountaindale is a stable suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2258, about 61km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.08M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 43/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Fountaindale has an overall score of 43/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 43/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2258 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (6.34%), New Zealand (0.83%), South Korea (0.69%), Scotland (0.69%), Sri Lanka (0.69%)
Top languages: Russian (1.52%), Tamil (0.69%), Korean (0.55%), French (0.41%), Greek (0.41%)
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1010 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Central Coast Steiner SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1092
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale CampusSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 959
- TLK Youth CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3kmICSEA 904
- Berkeley Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 988
- Ourimbah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1018
- Chittaway Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 992
- Tuggerah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 993
- St John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 1056
- Lisarow Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1035
- Lisarow High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1014
- St Peter's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 5.2kmICSEA 1045
- Killarney Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 963
- Narara Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 1008
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Fountaindale
Is Fountaindale safe?
Fountaindale has a residential safety score of 43/100, 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 5,234 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Fountaindale?
In Fountaindale, the median house price is $2.08M. Median weekly house rent is $625.
How far is Fountaindale from Sydney CBD?
Fountaindale is about 61.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 162 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Fountaindale?
Fountaindale has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1092 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Fountaindale?
Fountaindale has a transport score of 43/100 and 15 bus stops.