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Halekulani

NSW 2262 · Central Coast

2,677 (2021)2,752 est. (2025) · Stable

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

40
Overall score

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

2,677
Population
$821K
Median house (2026)
70
Safety score
44
Transport score

Halekulani is a stable suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2262, about 79km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $821K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 44/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Halekulani has an overall score of 40/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.

79.5 km
To Sydney CBD
2.6 km
To coast
$600/wk
Median rent (house)
7.4 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

2,677
Population
49
Median age
2.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Central Coast LGA population (est. 2025)356,114
Median household income (weekly)$1,031
vs NSW median-44.3%
Median taxable income (individual)$54,628/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -8%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2262 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher17.1%
Born in Australia82.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,030 / 22 / 11

Top countries of birth: England (3.96%), New Zealand (1.72%), Philippines (0.64%), Scotland (0.52%), Malta (0.41%)

Top languages: Thai (0.41%), Polish (0.34%), Tagalog (0.3%), French (0.26%), Arabic (0.22%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$821K+6.3%
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$600 / $480 wk
Rental yield (house)3.8%
Days on market (house)42 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

70
Residential

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:

3
Break & enter dwelling112/100k
4
Steal from dwelling149/100k
4
Motor vehicle theft149/100k
13
Domestic assault486/100k
1
Robbery37/100k
7
Non-domestic assault261/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 91 (all categories, latest year)3,399 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 March 2026

Schools

29

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

24
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 955 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Budgewoi Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 937

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Northlakes Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 905
  • Northlakes High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 917
  • Lake Munmorah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 950
  • Lake Munmorah High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4kmICSEA 925
  • St Brendan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 1005
  • St Brigid's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 1006
  • EOC Broken Bay - Lake MunmorahPrimary · Catholic · 4.2km
  • The Lakes CollegeSecondary · Independent · 4.5kmICSEA 843
  • Blue Haven Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 927
  • Gorokan High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 923
  • Toukley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 889
  • Gorokan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 913

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

44
18Bus
CBD commute (est.)208 min (bus)
Nearest train stationWyee (7.4 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate4.9% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
18.8%
Construction
14.5%
Retail Trade
11.7%
Education & Training
8.3%
Manufacturing
6.4%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

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.

10 in suburbSupermarkets
20 in suburbCafes/Rest.
133 in suburbParks
51 in suburbPlaygrounds
1Pools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
10 in suburbGPs
30 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
201 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Air qualityGood air quality (76/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachBirdie Beach (2.7 km)
Nearest hospitalWyong Hospital (8.2 km)
Nearest vet5.4 km
Nearest airportNewcastle (48.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

36

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
20
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

51

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

13
Parks
1
Nature reserves
3
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

5

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

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

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.69%
Projected population 20412,818
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Halekulani

Is Halekulani safe?

Halekulani 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 3,399 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Halekulani?

In Halekulani, the median house price is $821K. Median weekly house rent is $600.

How far is Halekulani from Sydney CBD?

Halekulani is about 79.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 208 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Halekulani?

Halekulani has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 937 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Halekulani?

Halekulani has a transport score of 44/100 and 18 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.