Somersby
NSW 2250 · Central Coast
1,087 (2021) → 1,071 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.
Somersby is a stable suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2250, about 55km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.53M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 21/100, and is about 11km inland. Somersby has an overall score of 32/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 26/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2250 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.86%), New Zealand (1.29%), Malta (0.83%), Thailand (0.83%), China (0.74%)
Top languages: Italian (1.2%), Arabic (0.83%), Croatian (0.83%), Cantonese (0.74%), Greek (0.64%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, 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 1004 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Somersby Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1034
Nearby (within 10km)
- Girrakool SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 826
- Ngaruki GulgulSecondary · Independent · 5.3kmICSEA 899
- Narara Valley High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 974
- Central Coast Sports CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.9kmICSEA 1026
- Kariong Mountains High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6kmICSEA 968
- St Philip's Christian College - GosfordCombined · Independent · 6.1kmICSEA 1093
- Glenvale SchoolCombined · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 963
- St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning - GosfordCombined · Independent · 6.3km
- Niagara Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 1008
- Kariong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7kmICSEA 1007
- Gosford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.1kmICSEA 1049
- Peats Ridge Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 947
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer 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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Somersby
Is Somersby safe?
Somersby has a residential safety score of 26/100, 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 10,212 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Somersby?
In Somersby, the median house price is $2.53M and the median unit price is $797K. Median weekly house rent is $690.
How far is Somersby from Sydney CBD?
Somersby is about 55.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 148 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Somersby?
Somersby has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1034 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Somersby?
Somersby has a transport score of 21/100 and 47 bus stops.