Mardi
NSW 2259 · Central Coast
3,598 (2021) → 3,667 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.
Mardi is a stable suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2259, about 67km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.08M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 52/100, and is about 11km inland. Mardi has an overall score of 59/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 75/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2259 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4%), India (1.78%), New Zealand (1.72%), Philippines (1.5%), South Africa (1.2%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.22%), Korean (0.81%), Spanish (0.78%), Tagalog (0.72%), Cantonese (0.64%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
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
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
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 986 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Peter's Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1045
Nearby (within 10km)
- Aspect Central Coast School, TuggerahSecondary · Independent · 1.6km
- Wyong High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 946
- Wyong Christian Community SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1057
- Tuggerah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 993
- St Cecilia's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1022
- Wyong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 931
- St Philip's Christian College Young Parents - WyongSecondary · Independent · 4.4km
- Chittaway Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 992
- HopeTown SchoolCombined · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 797
- Central Coast Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.6kmICSEA 1092
- Tacoma Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 938
- Wyong Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 978
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mardi
Is Mardi safe?
Mardi has a residential safety score of 75/100, 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 5,225 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mardi?
In Mardi, the median house price is $1.08M and the median unit price is $701K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Mardi from Sydney CBD?
Mardi is about 66.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 177 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Mardi?
Mardi has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1045 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mardi?
Mardi has a transport score of 52/100 and 30 bus stops.