Terrigal
NSW 2260 · Central Coast
12,730 (2021) → 13,360 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.
Terrigal is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2260, about 52km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.60M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 34/100, and is right by the coast. Terrigal has an overall score of 52/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 74/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2260 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (7.05%), New Zealand (1.85%), South Africa (1.48%), Scotland (0.76%), USA (0.68%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.68%), Spanish (0.54%), Italian (0.45%), Portuguese (0.38%), Afrikaans (0.32%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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 March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1036 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1102
- Terrigal Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1078
- Terrigal High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1044
- Aspect Central Coast SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1030
- Aspect Central Coast School Senior CollegeSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Erina Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1094
- Avoca Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1081
- Central Coast Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1155
- Central Coast Adventist SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 1112
- Wamberal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1048
- Erina High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 996
- Kincumber Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1004
- Woodport Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1041
- Holgate Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1047
- Copacabana Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1064
- Kincumber High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1045
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.9kmICSEA 1081
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Terrigal
Is Terrigal safe?
Terrigal has a residential safety score of 74/100, 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 3,700 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Terrigal?
In Terrigal, the median house price is $1.60M and the median unit price is $1.15M. Median weekly house rent is $875.
How far is Terrigal from Sydney CBD?
Terrigal is about 51.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 139 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Terrigal?
Terrigal has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1064 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Terrigal?
Terrigal has a transport score of 34/100 and 79 bus stops.