Long Jetty
NSW 2261 · Central Coast
6,736 (2021) → 6,904 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Long Jetty is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2261, about 63km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.32M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 46/100, and is right by the coast. Long Jetty has an overall score of 53/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 44/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2261 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.94%), New Zealand (1.51%), India (0.62%), Scotland (0.5%), Philippines (0.49%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.92%), Punjabi (0.74%), Arabic (0.46%), Italian (0.42%), Indonesian (0.4%)
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 994 (below 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)
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1057
- The Entrance Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 923
- Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance CampusSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 987
- Brooke Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 931
- Killarney Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 963
- The Central Coast Montessori Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 1100
- Bateau Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1029
- St John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.7kmICSEA 1056
- Berkeley Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 988
- Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi CampusSecondary · Government · 5kmICSEA 972
- TLK Youth CollegeSecondary · Independent · 5.1kmICSEA 904
- Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale CampusSecondary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 959
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Long Jetty
Is Long Jetty safe?
Long Jetty has a residential safety score of 44/100, 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 6,710 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Long Jetty?
In Long Jetty, the median house price is $1.32M and the median unit price is $780K. Median weekly house rent is $680.
How far is Long Jetty from Sydney CBD?
Long Jetty is about 62.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 166 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Long Jetty?
Long Jetty has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Long Jetty?
Long Jetty has a transport score of 46/100 and 43 bus stops.