Point Clare
NSW 2250 · Central Coast
3,974 (2021) → 4,047 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.
Point Clare is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2250, about 49km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.15M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 89/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Point Clare has an overall score of 77/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 81/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2250 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (6.39%), New Zealand (1.69%), South Africa (1.36%), China (0.96%), Philippines (0.78%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.11%), Cantonese (0.65%), Greek (0.6%), Vietnamese (0.55%), Korean (0.53%)
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
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 1023 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Point Clare Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1058
Nearby (within 10km)
- Central Coast Sports CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1026
- Kariong Mountains High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 968
- Gosford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1049
- Henry Kendall High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1030
- Girrakool SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 826
- Kariong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1007
- St Edward's Christian Brothers' CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1068
- St Joseph's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1075
- ET Australia Secondary CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 976
- ET Australia Secondary College Senior CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.7km
- Gosford East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1017
- Ngaruki GulgulSecondary · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 899
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
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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 Point Clare
Is Point Clare safe?
Point Clare has a residential safety score of 81/100, 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 2,743 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Point Clare?
In Point Clare, the median house price is $1.15M and the median unit price is $805K. Median weekly house rent is $690.
How far is Point Clare from Sydney CBD?
Point Clare is about 49.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 89 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Point Clare?
Point Clare has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1058 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Point Clare?
Point Clare has a transport score of 89/100, including 1 train station and 27 bus stops.