NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
Long Jetty, 2261
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Long Jetty is a practical mid-sized suburb in Central Coast (NSW), well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because housing affordability and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in growth momentum and parks and green space. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 6,736
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,201
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 438 of 3,331
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Employment rate
- 49.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 273 / 1,109 / 184
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)
- $520
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $680
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $620
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 368
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)
- 466
- Against the person
- 144
- Against property
- 181
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 69.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 47 residents
- State safety percentile
- 47.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -13.5%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order247
- Breach Bail Conditions456
- Domestic Violence Related Assault295
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment446
- Malicious Damage To Property380
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
- 987
- Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance CampusSecondary
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
86 public transport stops in this suburb
- Lindsay St After Oaks Av
- Lindsay St At Bonnieview St
- Lindsay St At McLachlan Av
- Watkins St At Elsiemer St
- Watkins St Opp Thelma St
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).
338 planning-related records
2026· 21 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool37 GORDON ROAD LONG JETTY 2261Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Carport; Fences; Swimming pool38 FRASER ROAD LONG JETTY 2261Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure49 ANZAC ROAD LONG JETTY 2261Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)67 ELSIEMER STREET LONG JETTY 2261Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure36 BONNIEVIEW STREET LONG JETTY 2261Withdrawn
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation18 BONNIEVIEW STREET LONG JETTY 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 Bonnieview Street Long Jetty 2261Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure53 STELLA STREET LONG JETTY 2261Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation86 ELSIEMER STREET LONG JETTY 2261Determined
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool54 MCLACHLAN AVENUE LONG JETTY 2261Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Swimming pool89 ELSIEMER STREET LONG JETTY 2261Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)83 STELLA STREET LONG JETTY 2261Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support50 WATERVIEW STREET LONG JETTY 2261Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support3 SUTTON AVENUE LONG JETTY 2261Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)83 STELLA STREET LONG JETTY 2261Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool113 STELLA STREET LONG JETTY 2261Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation29 FRASER ROAD LONG JETTY 2261Under Assessment
January 2026
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)125 STELLA STREET LONG JETTY 2261Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure13 TOOWOON BAY ROAD LONG JETTY 2261Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure57 BONNIEVIEW STREET LONG JETTY 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23 RHODIN DRIVE LONG JETTY 2261Determined
2025· 19 proposals
December 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure11 SURF STREET LONG JETTY 2261Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation19 ENDEAVOUR DRIVE LONG JETTY 2261Determined
- Subdivision6 ELOORA ROAD LONG JETTY 2261Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Pathways and paving; Swimming pool25 MCLACHLAN AVENUE LONG JETTY 2261Determined
November 2025
- Subdivision17 OAKS AVENUE LONG JETTY 2261Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure109 ELSIEMER STREET LONG JETTY 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure95 SURF STREET LONG JETTY 2261Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure37 GORDON ROAD LONG JETTY 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure32 NEALE STREET LONG JETTY 2261Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation42 LIDDELL STREET LONG JETTY 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure90 SWADLING STREET LONG JETTY 2261Determined
October 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)111 STELLA STREET LONG JETTY 2261Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool37 GORDON ROAD LONG JETTY 2261Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool17 OAKS AVENUE LONG JETTY 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 GILBERT STREET LONG JETTY 2261Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool30 SHELLY BEACH ROAD LONG JETTY 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation21 BELLEVUE STREET LONG JETTY 2261Determined
- Demolition; Warehouse or distribution centre; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure463 THE ENTRANCE ROAD LONG JETTY 2261Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 THELMA STREET LONG JETTY 2261Determined
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
96 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq (2)
- Bench (9)
- Bicycle Parking
- Central Coast Hwy after Anzac RdBus stop
- Central Coast Hwy after Archbold RdBus stop
- Central Coast Hwy after Gordon RdBus stop
- Central Coast Hwy after Tuggerah PdeBus stop
- Central Coast Hwy after Venice StBus stop
- Central Coast Hwy at Anzac RdBus stop
- Central Coast Hwy at Archbold RdBus 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
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Jubilee ParkPark
- Lion's ParkPark
- Rhodin Drive ReservePark
- Rotary 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)
- 2/10
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
- 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)
- 21
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
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
- 42.7/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 45% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 3000th in Australia
- State rank
- 955th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #61 among Metro Sydney · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #587 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
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Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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