Wadalba
NSW 2259 · Central Coast
4,204 (2021) → 4,785 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Wadalba is a high growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2259, about 71km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $911K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 50/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Wadalba has an overall score of 52/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 77/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.09%), New Zealand (1.97%), India (1.5%), Philippines (1.47%), South Africa (0.83%)
Top languages: Malayalam (1.74%), Spanish (0.69%), Mandarin (0.64%), Afrikaans (0.62%), Filipino (0.62%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
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 965 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Wadalba Community SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 946
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tacoma Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 943
- HopeTown SchoolCombined · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 851
- Tuggerawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 960
- Kanwal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 940
- Warnervale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 978
- St Philip's Christian College DALE Young Parents - WyongSecondary · Independent · 2.8km
- Porters Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 985
- MacKillop Catholic CollegeCombined · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1037
- Wyong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 933
- Lakes Grammar - An Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 1066
- Woongarrah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 981
- St Cecilia's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 1030
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
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Wadalba
Is Wadalba safe?
Wadalba has a residential safety score of 77/100, 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 5,495 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Wadalba?
In Wadalba, the median house price is $911K. Median weekly house rent is $710.
How far is Wadalba from Sydney CBD?
Wadalba is about 71.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 225 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Wadalba?
Wadalba has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 946 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Wadalba?
Wadalba has a transport score of 50/100 and 24 bus stops.