Saratoga

NSW 2251 · Central Coast

3,982 (2021) → 4,122 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

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

Overall score

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

3,982

Population

$1.39M

Median house (2025)

100

Safety score

Transport score

Saratoga is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2251, about 46km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.39M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 60/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Saratoga has an overall score of 58/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

46.2 km

To Sydney CBD

5.4 km

To coast

$720/wk

Median rent (house)

2.8 km

To nearest station

Demographics

3,982

Population

Median age

2.7

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Central Coast LGA population (est. 2025)356,114

Median household income (weekly)$1,989

vs NSW median+7.5%

Bachelor degree or higher33.9%

Born in Australia82.0%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,364 / 30 / 38

Top countries of birth: England (5.55%), New Zealand (2.08%), South Africa (0.7%), Scotland (0.53%), Italy (0.35%)

Top languages: Spanish (0.55%), German (0.43%), Mandarin (0.4%), Afrikaans (0.25%), Korean (0.25%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.39M+30.2%

Median house (2025)

Data not available

Median unit (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$720 / $645 wk

Rental yield (house)2.7%

Days on market (house)44 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100

Residential

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

Break & enter dwelling50/100k

Steal from dwelling50/100k

Motor vehicle theft50/100k

Domestic assault251/100k

Robbery0/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 59 (all categories, latest year)1,482 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

Within 10km1 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1027 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Brisbania Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1016

Nearby (within 10km)

Green Point Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1106
Yattalunga Valley Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1068
Woy Woy Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 974
Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1073
Kincumber High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1030
Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy CampusSecondary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 970
Empire Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1038
Kincumber Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 999
Coast Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 4.1kmICSEA 1090
Point Clare Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1053
Gosford East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1025
Woy Woy South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 994

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

24Bus

CBD commute (est.)151 min (bus)

Nearest train stationWoy Woy (2.8 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.

40 in suburbSupermarkets

10 in suburbCafes/Rest.

92 in suburbParks

52 in suburbPlaygrounds

241 in suburbPools

30 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

10 in suburbGPs

30 in suburbPharmacies

20 in suburbChildcare

10 in suburbLibraries

303 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

Nearest beachEttalong Beach (5.4 km)

Nearest hospitalGosford Hospital (6.3 km)

Nearest vet4.0 km

Nearest airportSydney (54.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate0.87%

Projected population 20414,461

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Central Coast

Davistown$938K56transport Daleys Point$775K49transport Empire Bay$1.58M51transport Green Point (Central Coast)$1.22M51transport Blackwall$1.29M64transport Booker Bay$1.25M60transport

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Frequently asked questions about Saratoga

Is Saratoga safe?

Saratoga has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,482 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Saratoga?

In Saratoga, the median house price is $1.39M. Median weekly house rent is $720.

How far is Saratoga from Sydney CBD?

Saratoga is about 46.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 151 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Saratoga?

Saratoga has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1016 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Saratoga?

Saratoga has a transport score of 60/100 and 24 bus stops.