SuburbCheck

San Remo

NSW 2262 · Central Coast

4,434 (2021) → 4,563 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)

47
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

4,434
Population
$765K
Median house (2025)
37
Safety score
54
Transport score

San Remo is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2262, about 79km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $765K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 54/100, and is a short drive from the coast. San Remo has an overall score of 47/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 37/100.

78.8 km
To Sydney CBD
5.3 km
To coast
$600/wk
Median rent (house)
5.0 km
To nearest station

Demographics

4,434
Population
34
Median age
2.7
Avg household

Age distribution

Central Coast LGA population (est. 2025)356,114
Median household income (weekly)$1,375
vs NSW median-25.7%
Bachelor degree or higher12.7%
Born in Australia86.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,509 / 8 / 48

Top countries of birth: England (1.87%), New Zealand (1.62%), Philippines (0.52%), Scotland (0.29%), Italy (0.25%)

Top languages: Spanish (0.43%), Italian (0.36%), Greek (0.2%), Tagalog (0.2%), Indonesian (0.18%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$765K+9.9%
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$600 / $460 wk
Rental yield (house)4.1%
Days on market (house)35 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

37
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

6
Break & enter dwelling135/100k
3
Steal from dwelling68/100k
11
Motor vehicle theft248/100k
65
Domestic assault1,466/100k
4
Robbery90/100k
34
Non-domestic assault767/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 526 (all categories, latest year)11,863 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

24

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

27
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 955 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Northlakes Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 917
  • Northlakes High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 916

Nearby (within 10km)

  • The Lakes CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 912
  • Blue Haven Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 934
  • Budgewoi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 939
  • Gorokan High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 931
  • Gorokan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 918
  • Woongarrah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 981
  • Wyee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 948
  • Lake Munmorah High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 938
  • MacKillop Catholic CollegeCombined · Catholic · 5.8kmICSEA 1037
  • Lake Munmorah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 961
  • St Brigid's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 5.9kmICSEA 1002
  • St Brendan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6kmICSEA 1005

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

54
23Bus
CBD commute (est.)248 min (bus)
Nearest train stationWyee (5.0 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

27.0°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
1,300mm
Rainfall/yr
6.8h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

21 in suburbSupermarkets
00 in suburbCafes/Rest.
165 in suburbParks
61 in suburbPlaygrounds
5Pools
31 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
11 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
365 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachBirdie Beach (5.3 km)
Nearest hospitalWyong Hospital (6.4 km)
Nearest vet3.3 km
Nearest airportNewcastle (49.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

42

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

3
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
36
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

38

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

16
Parks
1
Nature reserves
1
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

39

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

2
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.45
Per 1,000 residents

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

16

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

1
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.45

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.72%
Projected population 20414,908
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Central Coast

Blue Haven$820K59transportBuff Point$850K46transportDoyalsonData not available49transportColongraData not available15transportCharmhaven$832K49transportHalekulani$820K43transport

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Frequently asked questions about San Remo

Is San Remo safe?

San Remo 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 11,863 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in San Remo?

In San Remo, the median house price is $765K. Median weekly house rent is $600.

How far is San Remo from Sydney CBD?

San Remo is about 78.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 248 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in San Remo?

San Remo has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 917 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in San Remo?

San Remo has a transport score of 54/100 and 23 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.