Wyongah
NSW 2259 · Central Coast
2,020 (2021) → 2,046 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.
Wyongah is a stable suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2259, about 72km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $831K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 60/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Wyongah has an overall score of 55/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 65/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2259 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.57%), New Zealand (1.24%), China (0.59%), Italy (0.5%), Philippines (0.4%)
Top languages: Greek (0.45%), Mandarin (0.4%), Italian (0.3%), Arabic (0.25%), Spanish (0.25%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 961 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tuggerawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 953
- Kanwal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 942
- Wadalba Community SchoolCombined · Government · 2kmICSEA 941
- Warnervale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 979
- Tacoma Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 938
- Gorokan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 913
- Woongarrah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 984
- HopeTown SchoolCombined · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 797
- MacKillop Catholic CollegeCombined · Catholic · 3.8kmICSEA 1042
- Gorokan High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 923
- Porters Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 988
- St Philip's Christian College Young Parents - WyongSecondary · Independent · 4.8km
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
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
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer 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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
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
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Wyongah
Is Wyongah safe?
Wyongah has a residential safety score of 65/100, 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 5,198 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Wyongah?
In Wyongah, the median house price is $831K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Wyongah from Sydney CBD?
Wyongah is about 71.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 188 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Wyongah?
Wyongah has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Wyongah?
Wyongah has a transport score of 60/100 and 18 bus stops.