Woy Woy
NSW 2256 · Central Coast
11,072 (2021) → 10,904 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.
Woy Woy is a stable suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2256, about 42km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.08M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 89/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Woy Woy has an overall score of 66/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 49/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2256 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.89%), New Zealand (1.95%), China (1.59%), Philippines (1.09%), India (0.75%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.46%), Spanish (0.85%), Cantonese (0.57%), Tagalog (0.42%), Thai (0.41%)
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1023 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St John the Baptist Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1081
- Woy Woy South Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 996
- Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 974
- Woy Woy Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 970
- Aspect Central Coast School, Woy WoyPrimary · Independent
- EOC Broken Bay - Woy WoyPrimary · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina CampusSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 966
- Umina Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1010
- Ettalong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 975
- Pretty Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 1102
- Empire Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 1039
- Brisbania Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 1014
- Kariong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7kmICSEA 1007
- Point Clare Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.6kmICSEA 1058
- Kariong Mountains High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 968
- Green Point Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 8.3kmICSEA 1106
- Yattalunga Valley Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 8.3kmICSEA 1095
- Central Coast Sports CollegeCombined · Independent · 8.4kmICSEA 1026
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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 · 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 Woy Woy
Is Woy Woy safe?
Woy Woy has a residential safety score of 49/100, 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 8,680 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Woy Woy?
In Woy Woy, the median house price is $1.08M and the median unit price is $814K. Median weekly house rent is $640.
How far is Woy Woy from Sydney CBD?
Woy Woy is about 41.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 76 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Woy Woy?
Woy Woy has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1005 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Woy Woy?
Woy Woy has a transport score of 89/100, including 1 train station and 131 bus stops.