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)

Overall score

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

12,730

Population

$1.58M

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

Terrigal is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2260, about 52km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.58M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 33/100, 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.

51.9 km

To Sydney CBD

1.6 km

To coast

$850/wk

Median rent (house)

8.1 km

To nearest station

Demographics

12,730

Population

Median age

2.6

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)$2,056

vs NSW median+11.1%

Bachelor degree or higher42.0%

Born in Australia74.3%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,341 / 1,012 / 344

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

$1.58M-1.3%

Median house (2025)

$1.09M-6.1%

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$850 / $700 wk

Rental yield (house)2.8%

Days on market (house)40 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

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

Break & enter dwelling181/100k

Steal from dwelling141/100k

Motor vehicle theft110/100k

Domestic assault299/100k

Robbery39/100k

Residential incidents over time

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

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 527 (all categories, latest year)4,140 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 10km5 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

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 1095
Terrigal Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1074
Terrigal High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1040
Aspect Central Coast SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1020
Aspect Central Coast School Senior CollegeSecondary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

Erina Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1077
Avoca Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1083
Central Coast Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1147
Central Coast Adventist SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 1107
Wamberal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1052
Erina High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 992
Kincumber Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 999
Woodport Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1027
Holgate Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1080
Copacabana Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1058
Kincumber High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1030
Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.9kmICSEA 1073

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

79Bus

CBD commute (est.)168 min (bus)

Nearest train stationGosford (8.1 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.

20 in suburbSupermarkets

3131 in suburbCafes/Rest.

1010 in suburbParks

33 in suburbPlaygrounds

157140 in suburbPools

43 in suburbGyms

11 in suburbDog parks

21 in suburbGPs

00 in suburbPharmacies

11 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

3525 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

Nearest beachTerrigal Beach (1.6 km)

Nearest hospitalGosford Hospital (8.4 km)

Nearest vet8.0 km

Nearest airportSydney (60.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate1.21%

Projected population 204115,921

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Central Coast

Erina HeightsData not available35transport Avoca Beach$2.25M42transport Erina$1.04M34transport Holgate$1.91M42transport Copacabana$1.59M32transport Green Point (Central Coast)$1.22M51transport

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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 4,140 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Terrigal?

In Terrigal, the median house price is $1.58M and the median unit price is $1.09M. Median weekly house rent is $850.

How far is Terrigal from Sydney CBD?

Terrigal is about 51.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 168 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Terrigal?

Terrigal has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1057 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Terrigal?

Terrigal has a transport score of 33/100 and 79 bus stops.