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Summerland Point

NSW 2259 · Central Coast

2,708 (2021) → 2,946 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

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

32
Overall score

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

2,708
Population
$873K
Median house (2026)
56
Safety score
29
Transport score

Summerland Point is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2259, about 88km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $873K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 29/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Summerland Point has an overall score of 32/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 56/100.

88.0 km
To Sydney CBD
6.1 km
To coast
$700/wk
Median rent (house)
8.0 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

2,708
Population
48
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Central Coast LGA population (est. 2025)356,114
Median household income (weekly)$1,312
vs NSW median-29.1%
Median taxable income (individual)$57,267/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -4%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2259 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher17.0%
Born in Australia83.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,005 / 27 / 3

Top countries of birth: England (3.62%), New Zealand (1.03%), Germany (0.81%), Scotland (0.59%), Malta (0.41%)

Top languages: Arabic (0.44%), German (0.41%), Greek (0.37%), Spanish (0.37%), Serbian (0.22%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$873K+15.3%
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$700 / $570 wk
Rental yield (house)4.2%
Days on market (house)44 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

56
Residential

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:

3
Break & enter dwelling111/100k
1
Steal from dwelling37/100k
3
Motor vehicle theft111/100k
30
Domestic assault1,108/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
5
Non-domestic assault185/100k

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: 120 (all categories, latest year)4,431 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 March 2026

Schools

38

Limited school choices

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

26
Within 10km0 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 962 (below 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)

  • Gwandalan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 953
  • Mannering Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 945
  • Nords Wharf Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1023
  • Brightwaters Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.7kmICSEA 1001
  • St Brigid's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 5.2kmICSEA 1006
  • Lake Munmorah High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 925
  • St Brendan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.3kmICSEA 1005
  • EOC Broken Bay - Lake MunmorahPrimary · Catholic · 5.3km
  • Lake Munmorah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 950
  • Bonnells Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 925
  • Heritage College Lake MacquarieCombined · Independent · 7.2kmICSEA 1002
  • Caves Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8kmICSEA 1019

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

29
14Bus
CBD commute (est.)229 min (bus)
Nearest train stationMorisset (8.0 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate3.4% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
16.7%
Construction
15.6%
Retail Trade
11.4%
Manufacturing
7.8%
Public Administration & Safety
6.2%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

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.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
00 in suburbCafes/Rest.
42 in suburbParks
22 in suburbPlaygrounds
155152 in suburbPools
10 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
10 in suburbGPs
20 in suburbPharmacies
10 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
254 in suburbSports fields
0Vets

In this suburb

2Public toilets
Air qualityGood air quality (75/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachCatherine Hill Bay Beach (6.2 km)
Nearest hospitalBelmont Hospital (15.1 km)
Nearest vet8.9 km
Nearest airportNewcastle (40.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

45

Decent access

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

1
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
25
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

17

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

4
Parks
1
Nature reserves
1
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

20

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
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

33

Quiet area

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

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.37

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate2.13%
Projected population 20413,151
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Central Coast

Gwandalan$945K30transportChain Valley Bay$850K27transportDoyalson NorthData not available27transportDoyalson$840K49transportHalekulani$850K44transportBuff Point$930K46transport

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Frequently asked questions about Summerland Point

Is Summerland Point safe?

Summerland Point has a residential safety score of 56/100, 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 4,431 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Summerland Point?

In Summerland Point, the median house price is $873K. Median weekly house rent is $700.

How far is Summerland Point from Sydney CBD?

Summerland Point is about 88.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 229 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Summerland Point?

Summerland Point has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Summerland Point?

Summerland Point has a transport score of 29/100 and 14 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.