The Entrance
NSW 2261 · Central Coast
4,244 (2021) → 4,350 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 is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2261, about 65km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.13M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 33/100, and is right by the coast. The Entrance has an overall score of 43/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 9/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2261 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.9%), India (2.12%), New Zealand (1.89%), Philippines (1.39%), China (0.87%)
Top languages: Punjabi (1.13%), Spanish (0.99%), Mandarin (0.78%), Tagalog (0.68%), Greek (0.59%)
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
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 982 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- The Entrance Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 923
Nearby (within 10km)
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1057
- Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance CampusSecondary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 987
- Killarney Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 963
- Brooke Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 931
- The Central Coast Montessori Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 5.2kmICSEA 1100
- Bateau Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 1029
- Berkeley Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 988
- TLK Youth CollegeSecondary · Independent · 5.9kmICSEA 904
- St John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.1kmICSEA 1056
- Chittaway Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 992
- Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale CampusSecondary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 959
- Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi CampusSecondary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 972
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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 The Entrance
Is The Entrance safe?
The Entrance has a residential safety score of 9/100, 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 15,151 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in The Entrance?
In The Entrance, the median house price is $1.13M and the median unit price is $634K. Median weekly house rent is $680.
How far is The Entrance from Sydney CBD?
The Entrance is about 64.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 171 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in The Entrance?
The Entrance has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 923 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in The Entrance?
The Entrance has a transport score of 33/100 and 14 bus stops.