Gwandalan

NSW 2259 · Central Coast

3,785 (2021) → 4,118 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)

Overall score

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

3,785

Population

$835K

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

Gwandalan is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2259, about 89km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $835K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 30/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Gwandalan has an overall score of 33/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.

88.7 km

To Sydney CBD

4.7 km

To coast

$710/wk

Median rent (house)

9.4 km

To nearest station

Demographics

3,785

Population

Median age

2.5

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Central Coast LGA population (est. 2025)356,114

Median household income (weekly)$1,493

vs NSW median-19.3%

Bachelor degree or higher17.3%

Born in Australia86.1%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,382 / 20 / 27

Top countries of birth: England (3.04%), New Zealand (1.37%), Malta (0.66%), Philippines (0.37%), Germany (0.26%)

Top languages: Spanish (0.48%), Portuguese (0.4%), Serbian (0.29%), Italian (0.26%), French (0.21%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$835K0.0%

Median house (2025)

Data not available

Median unit (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$710 / $500 wk

Rental yield (house)4.4%

Days on market (house)37 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

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

Break & enter dwelling132/100k

Steal from dwelling79/100k

Motor vehicle theft264/100k

Domestic assault423/100k

Robbery0/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 139 (all categories, latest year)3,672 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

Within 10km1 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 973 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Gwandalan Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 952

Nearby (within 10km)

Nords Wharf Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1032
Mannering Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 933
Brightwaters Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.7kmICSEA 985
St Brendan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.3kmICSEA 1005
St Brigid's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 5.3kmICSEA 1002
Lake Munmorah High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 938
Lake Munmorah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 961
Caves Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 1028
Bonnells Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 935
Swansea High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 974
St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.4kmICSEA 1067
Wangi Wangi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.6kmICSEA 979

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

15Bus

CBD commute (est.)278 min (bus)

Nearest train stationMorisset (9.4 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.

00 in suburbSupermarkets

00 in suburbCafes/Rest.

43 in suburbParks

42 in suburbPlaygrounds

1541 in suburbPools

00 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

00 in suburbGPs

00 in suburbPharmacies

11 in suburbChildcare

11 in suburbLibraries

209 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

Nearest beachCatherine Hill Bay Beach (4.7 km)

Nearest hospitalBelmont Hospital (14.3 km)

Nearest vet7.7 km

Nearest airportNewcastle (39.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate2.13%

Projected population 20414,405

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Central Coast

Chain Valley Bay$850K27transport Frazer ParkData not available0transport Doyalson NorthData not available27transport FreemansData not available0transport ColongraData not available15transport Budgewoi PeninsulaData not available0transport

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Frequently asked questions about Gwandalan

Is Gwandalan safe?

Gwandalan has a residential safety score of 70/100, 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 3,672 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Gwandalan?

In Gwandalan, the median house price is $835K. Median weekly house rent is $710.

How far is Gwandalan from Sydney CBD?

Gwandalan is about 88.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 278 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Gwandalan?

Gwandalan has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 952 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Gwandalan?

Gwandalan has a transport score of 30/100 and 15 bus stops.