NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
Gwandalan, 2259
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Gwandalan is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Central Coast (NSW) with everyday amenities close at hand. Still within reach of the city while offering more breathing room, it suits those who want balance over bustle. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix.
Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
The desirability score is below average, pulled down chiefly by weaker housing affordability and transport and access relative to similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 3,785
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,493
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 174 of 1,599
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Employment rate
- 53.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 131 / 27 / 20
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)
- 416
- Against the person
- 104
- Against property
- 136
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 109.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 36 residents
- State safety percentile
- 77.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +6.1%
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 953
- Gwandalan Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
31 public transport stops in this suburb
- Gwandalan Public School, Kanangra Dr
- Orana Rd After Kanangra Dr
- Orana Rd Before Winbin Cres
- Tunkuwallin Community Hall, Kanangra Dr
- Winbin Cres At Koowong Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
161 planning-related records
2026· 6 proposals
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (external)8 LINMAR CLOSE GWANDALAN 2259Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)25 NOAMUNGA CRESCENT GWANDALAN 2259Under Assessment
March 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care33 QUINALUP STREET GWANDALAN 2259Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure38 ULOOLOO ROAD GWANDALAN 2259Determined
January 2026
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation72 WINBIN CRESCENT GWANDALAN 2259Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Supporting Development87 WINBIN CRESCENT GWANDALAN 2259Determined
2025· 12 proposals
December 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Attached dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 BREEZE STREET GWANDALAN 2259Determined
November 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 WINDWARD CRESCENT GWANDALAN 2259Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure48 NOAMUNGA CRESCENT GWANDALAN 2259Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space8 LINMAR CLOSE GWANDALAN 2259Determined
September 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure34 ULOOLOO ROAD GWANDALAN 2259Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool46 IMGA STREET GWANDALAN 2259Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 KOOWONG ROAD GWANDALAN 2259Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure18 ORANA ROAD GWANDALAN 2259Determined
June 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure58 WINBIN CRESCENT GWANDALAN 2259Determined
May 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure33 DULKARA STREET GWANDALAN 2259Determined
March 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Jetty160 KANANGRA DRIVE GWANDALAN 2259Additional Information Requested
January 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 WINDWARD CRESCENT GWANDALAN 2259Determined
2024· 8 proposals
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure48 NOAMUNGA CRESCENT GWANDALAN 2259Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool1 IMGA STREET GWANDALAN 2259Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure98 GAMBAN ROAD GWANDALAN 2259Determined
August 2024
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)53 FAIRWATER DRIVE GWANDALAN 2259Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure28 NOAMUNGA CRESCENT GWANDALAN 2259Determined
May 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool39 NOAMUNGA CRESCENT GWANDALAN 2259Determined
February 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure38 GAMBAN ROAD GWANDALAN 2259Determined
January 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)196 GAMBAN ROAD GWANDALAN 2259Determined
2023· 12 proposals
October 2023
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure46 NOAMUNGA CRESCENT GWANDALAN 2259Determined
August 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development8 WINDWARD CRESCENT GWANDALAN 2259Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development9 QUINALUP STREET GWANDALAN 2259Determined
May 2023
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition146 GAMBAN ROAD GWANDALAN 2259Determined
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition66 GAMBAN ROAD GWANDALAN 2259Determined
April 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development46 PARRAWEENA ROAD GWANDALAN 2259Determined
- Retaining walls, protection of trees6 BREEZE STREET GWANDALAN 2259Determined
March 2023
- Dwelling112 GAMBAN ROAD GWANDALAN 2259Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development3 COLLENDINA ROAD GWANDALAN 2259Determined
February 2023
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition7 WINBIN CRESCENT GWANDALAN 2259Under Assessment
- Dwelling31 WINBIN CRESCENT GWANDALAN 2259Determined
January 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces104 GAMBAN ROAD GWANDALAN 2259Determined
2022· 2 proposals
December 2022
- Shed40 BILLBABOURIE ROAD GWANDALAN 2259Determined
- Other7 SEABREEZE CLOSE GWANDALAN 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
32 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq (2)
- 96 Gamban RdBus stop
- Gamban Rd after Winbin CresBus stop
- Gamban Rd opp Parraweena RdBus stop
- Gwandalan Bowling Club, Gamban RdBus stop
- Gwandalan Public School, Kanangra DrBus stop
- Kanangra Dr at Summerland RdBus stop
- Orana Rd after Kanangra DrBus stop
- Orana Rd before Winbin CresBus stop
- Parraweena Rd at Moonah PlBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
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
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Gwandalan Lioness ParkPark
- Gwandalan Lions ParkPark
- Tunkuwallin ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Gumnut Grove PreschoolUlooloo Roadkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 26.0/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5921st in Australia
- State rank
- 1849th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #394 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #825 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 96 Gamban Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Fish Cleaningamenitiesfish_cleaning
- Gamban Rd after Winbin Cresamenitiesbus_stop
- Gamban Rd opp Parraweena Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Gwandalan Bowling Club, Gamban Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Gwandalan Libraryamenitieslibrary
- Gwandalan Post Officeamenities61-63 Gamban Roadpost_office
- Gwandalan Public School, Kanangra Dramenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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