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 $2.15M 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
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 Q4 2025
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 2025
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 1086
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale CampusSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 973
- TLK Youth CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3kmICSEA 885
- Berkeley Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 982
- Ourimbah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1032
- Chittaway Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 996
- Tuggerah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 992
- St John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 1052
- Lisarow Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1051
- Lisarow High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1013
- St Peter's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 5.2kmICSEA 1043
- Killarney Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 973
- Narara Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 1023
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
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
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 6,198 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Fountaindale?
In Fountaindale, the median house price is $2.15M. Median weekly house rent is $630.
How far is Fountaindale from Sydney CBD?
Fountaindale is about 61.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 195 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Fountaindale?
Fountaindale has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1086 (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.