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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kanwal is a stable suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2259, about 73km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $827K 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2259 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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 March 2026
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 962 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Kanwal Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 942
Nearby (within 10km)
- Wadalba Community SchoolCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 941
- Tuggerawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 953
- Warnervale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 979
- Woongarrah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 984
- Gorokan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 913
- MacKillop Catholic CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1042
- Gorokan High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 923
- Porters Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 988
- Tacoma Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 938
- HopeTown SchoolCombined · Government · 4kmICSEA 797
- Lakes Grammar - An Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.4kmICSEA 1054
- St Philip's Christian College Young Parents - WyongSecondary · Independent · 4.6km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around 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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 6,223 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kanwal?
In Kanwal, the median house price is $827K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Kanwal from Sydney CBD?
Kanwal is about 72.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 191 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kanwal?
Kanwal has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 942 (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.