Tacoma
NSW 2259 · Central Coast
615 (2021) → 625 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.
Tacoma is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2259, about 69km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $890K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 49/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Tacoma has an overall score of 49/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 43/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: New Zealand (2.11%), England (1.95%), Chile (0.81%), Indonesia (0.81%), Philippines (0.65%)
Top languages: Filipino (0.81%), Spanish (0.65%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
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:
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 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 972 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Tacoma Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 943
- HopeTown SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 851
Nearby (within 10km)
- Wadalba Community SchoolCombined · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 946
- Tuggerawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 960
- St Cecilia's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1030
- St Philip's Christian College DALE Young Parents - WyongSecondary · Independent · 3km
- Wyong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 933
- Kanwal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 940
- Wyong High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 944
- Warnervale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 978
- Wyong Christian Community SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.1kmICSEA 1064
- Aspect Central Coast School, TuggerahSecondary · Independent · 4.1km
- Porters Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 985
- St Peter's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4.5kmICSEA 1043
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
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
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Tacoma
Is Tacoma safe?
Tacoma has a residential safety score of 43/100, 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 6,016 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Tacoma?
In Tacoma, the median house price is $890K. Median weekly house rent is $710.
How far is Tacoma from Sydney CBD?
Tacoma is about 69.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 220 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Tacoma?
Tacoma has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 897 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Tacoma?
Tacoma has a transport score of 49/100 and 12 bus stops.