Jilliby
NSW 2259 · Central Coast
1,694 (2021) → 1,793 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.
Jilliby is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2259, about 74km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.74M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 23/100, and is about 19km inland. Jilliby has an overall score of 29/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 64/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.6%), New Zealand (1.3%), USA (0.65%), Ireland (0.41%), Scotland (0.41%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.41%), Korean (0.35%), Mandarin (0.3%)
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
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 966 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Jilliby Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 961
Nearby (within 10km)
- Wyong Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 997
- Darkinjung BarkerPrimary · Independent · 7.4kmICSEA 776
- Lakes Grammar - An Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 8.3kmICSEA 1066
- Wyong Christian Community SchoolCombined · Independent · 8.4kmICSEA 1064
- Wyong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.6kmICSEA 933
- St Philip's Christian College DALE Young Parents - WyongSecondary · Independent · 8.8km
- Wyong High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.9kmICSEA 944
- Porters Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.5kmICSEA 985
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
No data
No fitness facilities matched to this suburb.
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
No data
No cultural venues matched to 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
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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 Jilliby
Is Jilliby safe?
Jilliby has a residential safety score of 64/100, 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 6,671 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Jilliby?
In Jilliby, the median house price is $1.74M and the median unit price is $672K. Median weekly house rent is $710.
How far is Jilliby from Sydney CBD?
Jilliby is about 74.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 235 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Jilliby?
Jilliby has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 961 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Jilliby?
Jilliby has a transport score of 23/100 and 81 bus stops.