NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
Cedar Brush Creek, 2259
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Suburb profile
Cedar Brush Creek is a residential smaller community in Central Coast (NSW) with a familiar suburban feel. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment. There is a settled, neighbourly feel to the area that rewards people who like knowing their patch.
Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Population
- Population
- 125
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $2,250
- Dwelling vacancy
- 30.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 17 of 55
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Employment rate
- 61.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 4 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $700
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $680
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 472
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 14
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 112
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 42 residents
- State safety percentile
- 79.3th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +8%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions789
- Domestic Violence Related Assault437
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment636
- Malicious Damage To Property530
- Transport Regulatory Offences1055
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
20 planning-related records
2025· 3 proposals
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 PRIESTS RIDGE ROAD CEDAR BRUSH CREEK 2259Under Assessment
June 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation783 BRUSH CREEK ROAD CEDAR BRUSH CREEK 2259Determined
February 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool111 PRIESTS RIDGE ROAD CEDAR BRUSH CREEK 2259Determined
2024· 3 proposals
November 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)56 BRUSH CREEK ROAD CEDAR BRUSH CREEK 2259Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation204 Wirrimbirra lane Cedar Brush CreekWithdrawn
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure130 SPRING GULLY LANE CEDAR BRUSH CREEK 2259Determined
2023· 1 proposal
February 2023
- Dual occupancy; Pools / decks / fencing; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Shed140 SPRING GULLY LANE CEDAR BRUSH CREEK 2259Determined
2022· 6 proposals
December 2022
- Dwelling255 BRUSH CREEK ROAD CEDAR BRUSH CREEK 2259Withdrawn
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Shed10 PRIESTS RIDGE ROAD CEDAR BRUSH CREEK 2259Determined
July 2022
- Dual occupancy; Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development56 BRUSH CREEK ROAD CEDAR BRUSH CREEK 2259Determined
- Dwelling227 BRUSH CREEK ROAD CEDAR BRUSH CREEK 2259Determined
April 2022
- Subdivision of land227 BRUSH CREEK ROAD CEDAR BRUSH CREEK 2259Determined
March 2022
- Dual occupancy; Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development56 BRUSH CREEK ROAD CEDAR BRUSH CREEK 2259Determined
2021· 7 proposals
November 2021
- Dwelling111 PRIESTS RIDGE ROAD CEDAR BRUSH CREEK 2259Determined
September 2021
- Development Application783 BRUSH CREEK ROAD CEDAR BRUSH CREEK 2259Determined
May 2021
- Dwelling160 BRUSH CREEK ROAD CEDAR BRUSH CREEK 2259Deferred Commencement
April 2021
- Dwelling56 BRUSH CREEK ROAD CEDAR BRUSH CREEK 2259Determined
March 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing783 BRUSH CREEK ROAD CEDAR BRUSH CREEK 2259Determined
January 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development318 BRUSH CREEK ROAD CEDAR BRUSH CREEK 2259Determined
- Shed166 BRUSH CREEK ROAD CEDAR BRUSH CREEK 2259Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime789
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime437
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime636
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime530
- Transport Regulatory Offencescrime1055
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning318 BRUSH CREEK ROAD CEDAR BRUSH CREEK 2259Lodged 12 Jan 2021 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)planning56 BRUSH CREEK ROAD CEDAR BRUSH CREEK 2259Lodged 12 Nov 2024 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodationplanning783 BRUSH CREEK ROAD CEDAR BRUSH CREEK 2259Lodged 13 Jun 2025 · Determined
- Development Applicationplanning783 BRUSH CREEK ROAD CEDAR BRUSH CREEK 2259Lodged 09 Sep 2021 · Determined
- Dual occupancy; Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning56 BRUSH CREEK ROAD CEDAR BRUSH CREEK 2259Lodged 28 Jul 2022 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
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