Tuggerawong
NSW 2259 · Central Coast
1,285 (2021) → 1,302 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Tuggerawong is a stable suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2259, about 70km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $878K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 56/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Tuggerawong has an overall score of 50/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 69/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2259 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.35%), New Zealand (2.18%), Philippines (0.93%), Scotland (0.78%), South Korea (0.54%)
Top languages: Korean (0.54%), Spanish (0.47%), Mandarin (0.39%), Tagalog (0.39%), French (0.31%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 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 969 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Tuggerawong Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 953
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tacoma Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 938
- Wadalba Community SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 941
- Kanwal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 942
- HopeTown SchoolCombined · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 797
- Warnervale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 979
- St Philip's Christian College Young Parents - WyongSecondary · Independent · 4.1km
- Porters Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 988
- Woongarrah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 984
- St Cecilia's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.5kmICSEA 1022
- MacKillop Catholic CollegeCombined · Catholic · 4.6kmICSEA 1042
- Wyong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 931
- Gorokan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 913
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
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
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 · 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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Tuggerawong
Is Tuggerawong safe?
Tuggerawong has a residential safety score of 69/100, 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 5,292 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Tuggerawong?
In Tuggerawong, the median house price is $878K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Tuggerawong from Sydney CBD?
Tuggerawong is about 70.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 185 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Tuggerawong?
Tuggerawong has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 953 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Tuggerawong?
Tuggerawong has a transport score of 56/100 and 17 bus stops.