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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)

29
Overall score

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

1,694
Population
$1.83M
Median house (2026)
64
Safety score
23
Transport score

Jilliby is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2259, about 74km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.83M 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.

74.3 km
To Sydney CBD
18.6 km
To coast
$700/wk
Median rent (house)
8.8 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

1,694
Population
43
Median age
3.4
Avg household

Age distribution

Central Coast LGA population (est. 2025)356,114
Median household income (weekly)$2,713
vs NSW median+46.6%
Median taxable income (individual)$57,267/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -4%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2259 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher31.3%
Born in Australia87.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse483 / 6 / 4

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

$1.83M+15.3%
Median house (2026)
$743K
Median unit (2026)Low volume: 6 sales in 12 months

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$700 / $570 wk
Rental yield (house)2.0%
Days on market (house)31 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

64
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:

2
Break & enter dwelling118/100k
2
Steal from dwelling118/100k
6
Motor vehicle theft354/100k
7
Domestic assault413/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
5
Non-domestic assault295/100k

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: 99 (all categories, latest year)5,844 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

34

Limited school choices

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

9
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 966 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Jilliby Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 989

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Wyong Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 978
  • Darkinjung BarkerPrimary · Independent · 7.4kmICSEA 809
  • Lakes Grammar - An Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 8.3kmICSEA 1054
  • Wyong Christian Community SchoolCombined · Independent · 8.4kmICSEA 1057
  • Wyong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.6kmICSEA 931
  • St Philip's Christian College Young Parents - WyongSecondary · Independent · 8.8km
  • Wyong High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.9kmICSEA 946
  • Porters Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.5kmICSEA 988

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

23
81Bus
CBD commute (est.)195 min (bus)
Nearest train stationWarnervale (8.8 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate3.5% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Construction
13.2%
Health Care & Social Assistance
12.2%
Education & Training
10.1%
Retail Trade
7.9%
Professional, Scientific & Technical
6.5%

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.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
11 in suburbCafes/Rest.
11 in suburbParks
0Playgrounds
11 in suburbPools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
0Sports fields
0Vets
Air qualityGood air quality (77/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalWyong Hospital (12.1 km)
Nearest vet6.6 km
Nearest airportNewcastle (56.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

0

No data

No fitness facilities matched to this suburb.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
0
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

1

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

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

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
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.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

55

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

2
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services3
Services per 1,000 residents1.77

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.43%
Projected population 20411,948
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: 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 5,844 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Jilliby?

In Jilliby, the median house price is $1.83M and the median unit price is $743K. Median weekly house rent is $700.

How far is Jilliby from Sydney CBD?

Jilliby is about 74.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 195 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Jilliby?

Jilliby has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 989 (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.

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.