Hamlyn Terrace
NSW 2259 · Central Coast
8,761 (2021) → 9,972 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Hamlyn Terrace is a high growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2259, about 73km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $988K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 61/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Hamlyn Terrace has an overall score of 59/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 59/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2259 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.87%), India (2.85%), New Zealand (1.46%), Philippines (1.29%), South Africa (0.76%)
Top languages: Malayalam (2.71%), Spanish (0.75%), Korean (0.56%), Mandarin (0.53%), Hindi (0.38%)
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 964 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Warnervale Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 979
Nearby (within 10km)
- Wadalba Community SchoolCombined · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 941
- MacKillop Catholic CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1042
- Kanwal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 942
- Porters Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 988
- Woongarrah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 984
- Lakes Grammar - An Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 1054
- Tuggerawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 953
- Tacoma Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 938
- St Philip's Christian College Young Parents - WyongSecondary · Independent · 3.5km
- HopeTown SchoolCombined · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 797
- Gorokan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 913
- Gorokan High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 923
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
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Hamlyn Terrace
Is Hamlyn Terrace safe?
Hamlyn Terrace has a residential safety score of 59/100, 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 4,965 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Hamlyn Terrace?
In Hamlyn Terrace, the median house price is $988K and the median unit price is $691K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Hamlyn Terrace from Sydney CBD?
Hamlyn Terrace is about 73.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 192 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Hamlyn Terrace?
Hamlyn Terrace has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 979 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hamlyn Terrace?
Hamlyn Terrace has a transport score of 61/100 and 57 bus stops.