Wyong
NSW 2259 · Central Coast
4,530 (2021) → 4,601 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.
Wyong is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2259, about 70km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $868K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 88/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Wyong has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2259 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.33%), New Zealand (1.7%), China (1.52%), India (1.15%), Philippines (1.08%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.17%), Cantonese (1.15%), Nepali (0.82%), Korean (0.46%), Spanish (0.46%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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 971 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Wyong Christian Community SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1057
- St Cecilia's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1022
- Wyong High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 946
- St Philip's Christian College Young Parents - WyongSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Wyong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 931
- HopeTown SchoolCombined · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 797
- Tacoma Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 938
- Aspect Central Coast School, TuggerahSecondary · Independent · 2.7km
- St Peter's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1045
- Wadalba Community SchoolCombined · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 941
- Porters Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 988
- Lakes Grammar - An Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 4kmICSEA 1054
- Tuggerah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 993
- Warnervale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 979
- Tuggerawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 953
- Kanwal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 942
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
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Wyong
Is Wyong safe?
Wyong has a residential safety score of 5/100, 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 25,276 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Wyong?
In Wyong, the median house price is $868K and the median unit price is $548K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Wyong from Sydney CBD?
Wyong is about 69.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 122 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Wyong?
Wyong has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1008 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Wyong?
Wyong has a transport score of 88/100, including 2 train stations and 67 bus stops.