NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
Holgate, 2250
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Holgate is a practical smaller community in Central Coast (NSW), well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. You get space and calm here, while the city and neighbouring suburbs are still close enough for regular outings. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and transport and access against similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment and housing affordability holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,023
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $2,951
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 10 of 306
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Employment rate
- 63.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 16 / 4 / 4
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)
- $640
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $690
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 540
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)
- 119
- Against the person
- 25
- Against property
- 35
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 116.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 41 residents
- State safety percentile
- 80.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -3%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions922
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment540
- Malicious Damage To Property490
- Steal From Retail Store460
- Transport Regulatory Offences1947
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
- 1,047
- Holgate 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
25 public transport stops in this suburb
- 319 Wattle Tree Rd
- Central Coast Hwy After Karwin Av
- Wattle Tree Rd After Paroo Rd
- Wattle Tree Rd At Bandalong Rd
- Wattle Tree Rd Opp Pollard Cl
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).
73 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 73 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Under Assessment
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space43 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Additional Information Requested
January 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure81 GOORIWA ROAD HOLGATE 2250Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure112 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
2025· 15 proposals
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space34 MURINA CLOSE HOLGATE 2250Determined
September 2025
- Signage; Advertising and signage115 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool315 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 73 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Withdrawn
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool7 CARLTON ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 CARLTON ROAD HOLGATE 2250Withdrawn
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure286 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
May 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 300 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation29 MURINA CLOSE HOLGATE 2250Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4 357 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
April 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space43 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure32 PATTERSON CLOSE HOLGATE 2250Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Supporting Development181 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
January 2025
- Subdivision77 CARLTON ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure57 CLYDE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
2024· 14 proposals
October 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure44 TALBINGO ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
September 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool158 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure288 THE RIDGEWAY HOLGATE 2250Determined
July 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences44 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 CARLTON ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
April 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure42 CLYDE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation34 CLYDE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space345 Wattle Tree Road HolgateDetermined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 MANOR HILL CLOSE HOLGATE 2250Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure57 CLYDE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
February 2024
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 CARLTON ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure22 MANOR HILL CLOSE HOLGATE 2250Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool158 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
January 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure315 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
2023· 7 proposals
November 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure257 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
September 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing48 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
August 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing43 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
June 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces181 WATTLE TREE ROAD HOLGATE 2250Determined
May 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development26 MANOR HILL CLOSE HOLGATE 2250Determined
April 2023
- Dwelling5/2 GOORIWA ROAD, HOLGATEDetermined
February 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development29 MURINA CLOSE HOLGATE 2250Determined
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
15 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- 319 Wattle Tree RdBus stop
- Holgate Public School, Wattle Tree RdBus stop
- Wattle Tree Rd after Paroo RdBus stop
- Wattle Tree Rd at Bandalong RdBus stop
- Wattle Tree Rd at Manor Hill ClBus stop
- Wattle Tree Rd opp Bandalong RdBus stop
- Wattle Tree Rd opp Holgate Public SchoolBus stop
- Picnic Table (5)
- Public toilets
- Shelter (2)
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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
- 34.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4557th in Australia
- State rank
- 1459th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #361 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #737 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 319 Wattle Tree Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Holgate Public School, Wattle Tree Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Picnic Tableamenitiespicnic_table
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- Public toiletsamenitiestoilets
- Shelteramenitiesshelter
- Shelteramenitiesshelter
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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