Wamberal
NSW 2260 · Central Coast
6,991 (2021) → 7,124 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.
Wamberal is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2260, about 55km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.59M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 33/100, and is right by the coast. Wamberal has an overall score of 45/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 79/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.15%), New Zealand (1.86%), South Africa (0.92%), Scotland (0.51%), India (0.47%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.51%), German (0.37%), Italian (0.31%), Greek (0.24%), Afrikaans (0.21%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1031 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Wamberal Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1052
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi CampusSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 976
- Terrigal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1074
- Erina Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1077
- Terrigal High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1040
- Aspect Central Coast School Senior CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.4km
- Holgate Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1080
- Aspect Central Coast SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 1020
- Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1095
- Bateau Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1020
- Central Coast Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.3kmICSEA 1147
- The Central Coast Montessori Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 4.3kmICSEA 1098
- Brooke Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 926
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Wamberal
Is Wamberal safe?
Wamberal has a residential safety score of 79/100, 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 3,362 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Wamberal?
In Wamberal, the median house price is $1.59M and the median unit price is $1.14M. Median weekly house rent is $850.
How far is Wamberal from Sydney CBD?
Wamberal is about 55.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 178 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Wamberal?
Wamberal has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1052 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Wamberal?
Wamberal has a transport score of 33/100 and 66 bus stops.