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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Watanobbi is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2259, about 70km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $839K 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2259 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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 971 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Wyong Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 931
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Philip's Christian College Young Parents - WyongSecondary · Independent · 0.9km
- Wyong Christian Community SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1057
- Wyong High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 946
- HopeTown SchoolCombined · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 797
- St Cecilia's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1022
- Lakes Grammar - An Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1054
- Porters Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 988
- Tacoma Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 938
- Aspect Central Coast School, TuggerahSecondary · Independent · 3.5km
- Wadalba Community SchoolCombined · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 941
- St Peter's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 1045
- Warnervale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 979
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
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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 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 7,663 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Watanobbi?
In Watanobbi, the median house price is $839K and the median unit price is $606K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Watanobbi from Sydney CBD?
Watanobbi is about 70.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 185 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Watanobbi?
Watanobbi has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 931 (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.