Mangrove Mountain
NSW 2250 · Central Coast
736 (2021) → 725 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.
Mangrove Mountain is a stable suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2250, about 61km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.90M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 17/100, and is about 17km inland. Mangrove Mountain has an overall score of 25/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 26/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2250 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.99%), China (1.77%), Greece (1.22%), New Zealand (1.22%), Italy (1.09%)
Top languages: Greek (2.99%), Italian (1.9%), Cantonese (1.36%), Arabic (1.22%), Punjabi (1.09%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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:
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 915 (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)
- Peats Ridge Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 947
- Central Mangrove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 886
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
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mangrove Mountain
Is Mangrove Mountain safe?
Mangrove Mountain has a residential safety score of 26/100, 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 7,201 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mangrove Mountain?
In Mangrove Mountain, the median house price is $1.90M. Median weekly house rent is $690.
How far is Mangrove Mountain from Sydney CBD?
Mangrove Mountain is about 61.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 163 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Mangrove Mountain?
Mangrove Mountain has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mangrove Mountain?
Mangrove Mountain has a transport score of 17/100 and 18 bus stops.