Kincumber
NSW 2251 · Central Coast
7,398 (2021) → 7,403 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.
Kincumber is a stable suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2251, about 48km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.24M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 33/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Kincumber has an overall score of 43/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 94/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2251 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (7.22%), New Zealand (1.35%), South Africa (0.82%), Scotland (0.66%), Philippines (0.58%)
Top languages: Afrikaans (0.58%), Spanish (0.35%), Portuguese (0.3%), Russian (0.27%), German (0.26%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1037 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1081
- Kincumber High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1045
- Kincumber Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1004
Nearby (within 10km)
- Coast Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1061
- Avoca Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1081
- Copacabana Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1064
- Green Point Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.7kmICSEA 1106
- Yattalunga Valley Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 1095
- Aspect Central Coast SchoolCombined · Independent · 4kmICSEA 1030
- Erina High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 996
- Brisbania Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1014
- Woodport Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1041
- Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.2kmICSEA 1102
- Central Coast Adventist SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.2kmICSEA 1112
- Terrigal High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1044
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around 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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
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 · 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 Kincumber
Is Kincumber safe?
Kincumber has a residential safety score of 94/100, 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 3,447 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kincumber?
In Kincumber, the median house price is $1.24M and the median unit price is $686K. Median weekly house rent is $850.
How far is Kincumber from Sydney CBD?
Kincumber is about 48.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 129 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kincumber?
Kincumber has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1043 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kincumber?
Kincumber has a transport score of 33/100 and 76 bus stops.