The Entrance North
NSW 2261 · Central Coast
1,619 (2021) → 1,659 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.
The Entrance North is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2261, about 66km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.12M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 42/100, and is right by the coast. The Entrance North has an overall score of 45/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 25/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.47%), New Zealand (1.98%), Italy (0.74%), South Africa (0.62%), China (0.49%)
Top languages: Italian (0.68%), Arabic (0.56%), Afrikaans (0.43%), Mandarin (0.43%), French (0.37%)
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 974 (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)
- The Entrance Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 917
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.1kmICSEA 1054
- Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance CampusSecondary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 981
- Killarney Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 973
- Tuggerawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 960
- Brooke Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 926
- Berkeley Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 982
- Tacoma Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7kmICSEA 943
- Chittaway Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7kmICSEA 996
- The Central Coast Montessori Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 7kmICSEA 1098
- TLK Youth CollegeSecondary · Independent · 7.1kmICSEA 885
- Bateau Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 1020
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about The Entrance North
Is The Entrance North safe?
The Entrance North has a residential safety score of 25/100, 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 6,794 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in The Entrance North?
In The Entrance North, the median house price is $1.12M and the median unit price is $764K. Median weekly house rent is $680.
How far is The Entrance North from Sydney CBD?
The Entrance North is about 66.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 211 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in The Entrance North?
The Entrance North has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in The Entrance North?
The Entrance North has a transport score of 42/100 and 12 bus stops.