Pearl Beach
NSW 2256 · Central Coast
510 (2021) → 514 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.
Pearl Beach is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2256, about 38km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.61M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 34/100, and is right by the coast. Pearl Beach has an overall score of 52/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 37/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (8.43%), New Zealand (3.33%), Germany (1.76%), Malta (1.18%), Canada (0.98%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (0.78%), Russian (0.59%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
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 1025 (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)
- Umina Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1011
- Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina CampusSecondary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 966
- Ettalong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 972
- St John the Baptist Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.4kmICSEA 1071
- Aspect Central Coast School, Woy WoyPrimary · Independent · 4.4km
- Pretty Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1104
- Woy Woy South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 994
- Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy CampusSecondary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 970
- Woy Woy Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 974
- Empire Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 1038
- Brooklyn Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.4kmICSEA 1098
- Brisbania Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.5kmICSEA 1016
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Pearl Beach
Is Pearl Beach safe?
Pearl Beach has a residential safety score of 37/100, 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 3,137 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Pearl Beach?
In Pearl Beach, the median house price is $1.61M. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Pearl Beach from Sydney CBD?
Pearl Beach is about 37.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 126 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Pearl Beach?
Pearl Beach has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Pearl Beach?
Pearl Beach has a transport score of 34/100 and 12 bus stops.