Holgate
NSW 2250 · Central Coast
1,023 (2021) → 1,012 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.
Holgate is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2250, about 55km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.21M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 42/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Holgate has an overall score of 46/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.67%), New Zealand (2.15%), South Africa (1.37%), USA (1.08%), Ireland (0.98%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.59%), Afrikaans (0.49%), Punjabi (0.39%), Russian (0.39%), French (0.29%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
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:
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 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1030 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Holgate Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1080
Nearby (within 10km)
- Central Coast Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1147
- Erina Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1077
- Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1095
- Aspect Central Coast School Senior CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.6km
- Lisarow Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1051
- Central Coast Adventist SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 1107
- Lisarow High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1013
- Valley View Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1005
- Wamberal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1052
- Chertsey Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 950
- Narara Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1023
- Woodport Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1027
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Holgate
Is Holgate safe?
Holgate has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 2,053 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Holgate?
In Holgate, the median house price is $2.21M. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Holgate from Sydney CBD?
Holgate is about 55.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 178 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Holgate?
Holgate has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1080 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Holgate?
Holgate has a transport score of 42/100 and 13 bus stops.