Watanobbi

NSW 2259 · Central Coast

3,980 (2021) → 4,043 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

3,980

Population

$810K

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

Watanobbi is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2259, about 70km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $810K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 62/100, and is about 10km inland. Watanobbi has an overall score of 56/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 30/100.

70.4 km

To Sydney CBD

10.4 km

To coast

$710/wk

Median rent (house)

2.0 km

To nearest station

Demographics

3,980

Population

Median age

2.6

Avg household

Age distribution

Central Coast LGA population (est. 2025)356,114

Median household income (weekly)$1,315

vs NSW median-28.9%

Bachelor degree or higher19.4%

Born in Australia77.6%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,218 / 46 / 140

Top countries of birth: England (2.36%), New Zealand (1.98%), Philippines (1.66%), India (1.13%), China (1.01%)

Top languages: Spanish (1.26%), Tagalog (0.78%), Mandarin (0.58%), Punjabi (0.58%), Korean (0.45%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$810K+5.8%

Median house (2025)

$606K

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$710 / $500 wk

Rental yield (house)4.6%

Days on market (house)41 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling402/100k

Steal from dwelling176/100k

Motor vehicle theft176/100k

Domestic assault1,206/100k

Robbery0/100k

Non-domestic assault528/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 355 (all categories, latest year)8,920 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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.

Within 10km1 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 971 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Wyong Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 933

Nearby (within 10km)

St Philip's Christian College DALE Young Parents - WyongSecondary · Independent · 0.9km
Wyong Christian Community SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1064
Wyong High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 944
HopeTown SchoolCombined · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 851
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1030
Lakes Grammar - An Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1066
Porters Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 985
Tacoma Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 943
Aspect Central Coast School, TuggerahSecondary · Independent · 3.5km
Wadalba Community SchoolCombined · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 946
St Peter's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 1043
Warnervale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 978

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

21Bus

CBD commute (est.)223 min (bus)

Nearest train stationWyong (2.0 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

27.0°C

Summer max

18.0°C

Winter max

1,300mm

Rainfall/yr

6.8h

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

30 in suburbSupermarkets

80 in suburbCafes/Rest.

135 in suburbParks

72 in suburbPlaygrounds

3717 in suburbPools

50 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

30 in suburbGPs

10 in suburbPharmacies

61 in suburbChildcare

10 in suburbLibraries

594 in suburbSports fields

21 in suburbVets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalWyong Hospital (5.0 km)

Nearest vet800 m

Nearest airportNewcastle (58.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

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.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

Landmarks

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.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.50

Per 1,000 residents

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

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

Long Day Care

Total services1

Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated

Services per 1,000 residents0.25

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate0.39%

Projected population 20414,560

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Watanobbi

Is Watanobbi safe?

Watanobbi has a residential safety score of 30/100, 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 8,920 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Watanobbi?

In Watanobbi, the median house price is $810K and the median unit price is $606K. Median weekly house rent is $710.

How far is Watanobbi from Sydney CBD?

Watanobbi is about 70.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 223 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Watanobbi?

Watanobbi has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 933 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Watanobbi?

Watanobbi has a transport score of 62/100 and 21 bus stops.