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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)

59
Overall score

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

8,761
Population
$951K
Median house (2025)
59
Safety score
61
Transport score

Hamlyn Terrace is a high growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2259, about 73km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $951K 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.

73.1 km
To Sydney CBD
8.4 km
To coast
$710/wk
Median rent (house)
2.2 km
To nearest station

Demographics

8,761
Population
36
Median age
2.9
Avg household

Age distribution

Central Coast LGA population (est. 2025)356,114
Median household income (weekly)$1,941
vs NSW median+4.9%
Bachelor degree or higher24.9%
Born in Australia76.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,585 / 7 / 239

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

$951K+8.2%
Median house (2025)
$685K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$710 / $500 wk
Rental yield (house)3.9%
Days on market (house)39 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

59
Residential

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

15
Break & enter dwelling171/100k
13
Steal from dwelling148/100k
13
Motor vehicle theft148/100k
58
Domestic assault662/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
38
Non-domestic assault434/100k

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: 505 (all categories, latest year)5,764 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

45

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

31
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 964 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Warnervale Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 978

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Wadalba Community SchoolCombined · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 946
  • MacKillop Catholic CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1037
  • Kanwal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 940
  • Porters Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 985
  • Woongarrah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 981
  • Lakes Grammar - An Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 1066
  • Tuggerawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 960
  • Tacoma Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 943
  • St Philip's Christian College DALE Young Parents - WyongSecondary · Independent · 3.5km
  • HopeTown SchoolCombined · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 851
  • Gorokan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 918
  • Gorokan High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 931

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

61
57Bus
CBD commute (est.)231 min (bus)
Nearest train stationWarnervale (2.2 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.

30 in suburbSupermarkets
10 in suburbCafes/Rest.
2110 in suburbParks
158 in suburbPlaygrounds
231 in suburbPools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
62 in suburbGPs
31 in suburbPharmacies
51 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
525 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachMagenta Beach (8.4 km)
Nearest hospitalWyong Hospital (1.1 km)
Nearest vet3.1 km
Nearest airportNewcastle (55.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

29

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
52
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

22

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

21
Parks
1
Nature reserves
0
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

7

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
1
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

6

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.11
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

Childcare

14

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

3
Long Day Care
2
OSHC
Total services4
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.46

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate3.29%
Projected population 204115,456
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Central Coast

Kanwal$750K60transportGorokan$839K46transportCharmhaven$832K49transportHalloranData not available50transportBushells RidgeData not available48transportBlue Haven$820K59transport

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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 5,764 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Hamlyn Terrace?

In Hamlyn Terrace, the median house price is $951K and the median unit price is $685K. Median weekly house rent is $710.

How far is Hamlyn Terrace from Sydney CBD?

Hamlyn Terrace is about 73.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 231 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Hamlyn Terrace?

Hamlyn Terrace has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 978 (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.

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.