Koolewong

NSW 2256 · Central Coast

920 (2021) → 937 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

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

Overall score

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

920

Population

$1.22M

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

Koolewong is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2256, about 46km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.22M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 91/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Koolewong has an overall score of 70/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 85/100.

46.1 km

To Sydney CBD

5.0 km

To coast

$650/wk

Median rent (house)

270 m

To nearest station

Demographics

920

Population

Median age

2.5

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Central Coast LGA population (est. 2025)356,114

Median household income (weekly)$1,735

vs NSW median-6.2%

Bachelor degree or higher40.6%

Born in Australia74.9%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse325 / 16 / 14

Top countries of birth: England (6.41%), China (2.28%), New Zealand (1.63%), Italy (0.87%), South Africa (0.87%)

Top languages: Cantonese (1.74%), Mandarin (1.74%), Afrikaans (0.98%), Korean (0.98%), German (0.76%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.22M

Median house (2025)

Data not available

Median unit (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$650 / $545 wk

Rental yield (house)2.8%

Days on market (house)34 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

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:

Break & enter dwelling0/100k

Steal from dwelling109/100k

Motor vehicle theft217/100k

Domestic assault435/100k

Robbery0/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 58 (all categories, latest year)6,304 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

Within 10km0 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1021 (above the national average of 1000).

No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).

Nearby (within 10km)

Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy CampusSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 970
Woy Woy Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 974
Point Clare Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1053
Woy Woy South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 994
Brisbania Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1016
Kariong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1004
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 1071
Aspect Central Coast School, Woy WoyPrimary · Independent · 4km
Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina CampusSecondary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 966
St Edward's Christian Brothers' CollegeSecondary · Independent · 4.4kmICSEA 1076
Yattalunga Valley Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 4.4kmICSEA 1068
St Joseph's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4.5kmICSEA 1072

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

1Train

17Bus

CBD commute (est.)100 min (train)

Peak train frequency30/hr

Nearest train stationKoolewong (270 m)

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.

30 in suburbSupermarkets

72 in suburbCafes/Rest.

82 in suburbParks

61 in suburbPlaygrounds

6413 in suburbPools

20 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

10 in suburbGPs

30 in suburbPharmacies

10 in suburbChildcare

10 in suburbLibraries

25Sports fields

1Vets

Nearest beachEttalong Beach (6.0 km)

Nearest hospitalGosford Hospital (5.8 km)

Nearest vet2.7 km

Nearest airportSydney (54.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate0.46%

Projected population 20411,028

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Central Coast

Horsfield Bay$1.10M57transport Blackwall$1.29M64transport Davistown$938K56transport Ettalong Beach$1.26M60transport East Gosford$1.23M76transport Gosford$1.09M92transport

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Frequently asked questions about Koolewong

Is Koolewong safe?

Koolewong has a residential safety score of 85/100, 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 6,304 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Koolewong?

In Koolewong, the median house price is $1.22M. Median weekly house rent is $650.

How far is Koolewong from Sydney CBD?

Koolewong is about 46.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 100 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Koolewong?

Koolewong has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Koolewong?

Koolewong has a transport score of 91/100, including 1 train station and 17 bus stops.