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Kanwal

NSW 2259 · Central Coast

4,194 (2021) → 4,248 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)

58
Overall score

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

4,194
Population
$810K
Median house (2025)
52
Safety score
60
Transport score

Kanwal is a stable suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2259, about 73km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $810K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 60/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Kanwal has an overall score of 58/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 52/100.

72.6 km
To Sydney CBD
6.8 km
To coast
$710/wk
Median rent (house)
3.8 km
To nearest station

Demographics

4,194
Population
45
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Central Coast LGA population (est. 2025)356,114
Median household income (weekly)$1,344
vs NSW median-27.4%
Bachelor degree or higher16.7%
Born in Australia76.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,202 / 147 / 51

Top countries of birth: England (3.53%), New Zealand (1.45%), Philippines (0.79%), Scotland (0.72%), India (0.64%)

Top languages: Malayalam (0.6%), Mandarin (0.57%), Italian (0.45%), Tagalog (0.45%), Thai (0.29%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$810K+4.2%
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$710 / $500 wk
Rental yield (house)4.6%
Days on market (house)40 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

52
Residential

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

8
Break & enter dwelling191/100k
8
Steal from dwelling191/100k
9
Motor vehicle theft215/100k
29
Domestic assault691/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
26
Non-domestic assault620/100k

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: 310 (all categories, latest year)7,392 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

32

Limited school choices

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

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

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 962 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Kanwal Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 940

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Wadalba Community SchoolCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 946
  • Tuggerawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 960
  • Warnervale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 978
  • Woongarrah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 981
  • Gorokan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 918
  • MacKillop Catholic CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1037
  • Gorokan High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 931
  • Porters Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 985
  • Tacoma Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 943
  • HopeTown SchoolCombined · Government · 4kmICSEA 851
  • Lakes Grammar - An Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.4kmICSEA 1066
  • St Philip's Christian College DALE Young Parents - WyongSecondary · Independent · 4.6km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

60
41Bus
CBD commute (est.)230 min (bus)
Nearest train stationWarnervale (3.8 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.

41 in suburbSupermarkets
21 in suburbCafes/Rest.
259 in suburbParks
153 in suburbPlaygrounds
351 in suburbPools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
62 in suburbGPs
51 in suburbPharmacies
52 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
419 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachMagenta Beach (6.9 km)
Nearest hospitalWyong Hospital (550 m)
Nearest vet3.0 km
Nearest airportNewcastle (55.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

44

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
41
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

73

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

25
Parks
1
Nature reserves
52
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

16

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

54

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

2
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.72

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

40

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
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.72

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.32%
Projected population 20414,549
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Central Coast

Hamlyn Terrace$985K61transportGorokan$839K46transportCharmhaven$832K49transportBlue Haven$820K59transportHalloranData not available50transportBuff Point$850K46transport

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Frequently asked questions about Kanwal

Is Kanwal safe?

Kanwal has a residential safety score of 52/100, 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 7,392 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Kanwal?

In Kanwal, the median house price is $810K. Median weekly house rent is $710.

How far is Kanwal from Sydney CBD?

Kanwal is about 72.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 230 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Kanwal?

Kanwal has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 940 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Kanwal?

Kanwal has a transport score of 60/100 and 41 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.