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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Gwandalan is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2259, about 89km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $870K 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 69/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2259 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 973 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Gwandalan Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 953
Nearby (within 10km)
- Nords Wharf Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1023
- Mannering Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 945
- Brightwaters Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.7kmICSEA 1001
- St Brendan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.3kmICSEA 1005
- St Brigid's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 5.3kmICSEA 1006
- Lake Munmorah High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 925
- EOC Broken Bay - Lake MunmorahPrimary · Catholic · 5.4km
- Lake Munmorah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 950
- Caves Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 1019
- Bonnells Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 925
- Swansea High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 972
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.4kmICSEA 1041
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
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
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Gwandalan
Is Gwandalan safe?
Gwandalan has a residential safety score of 69/100, 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 3,276 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Gwandalan?
In Gwandalan, the median house price is $870K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Gwandalan from Sydney CBD?
Gwandalan is about 88.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 231 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Gwandalan?
Gwandalan has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 953 (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.