NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
Mangrove Mountain, 2250
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- National parks
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Mangrove Mountain sits up in the Central Coast (NSW) hills, a smaller community where elevation and tree cover define the mood. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Elevated streets and bushland backdrops bring a sense of fresh country air to daily life.
Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood.
Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in community and employment and growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 736
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,816
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 38 of 260
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Employment rate
- 58.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 18 / 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)
- $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)
- 85
- Against the person
- 18
- Against property
- 25
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 115.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 41 residents
- State safety percentile
- 80.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -4.2%
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
Public transport
33 public transport stops in this suburb
- Wisemans Ferry Rd At Ironbark Rd
- Wisemans Ferry Rd At Lillicrapps Rd
- Wisemans Ferry Rd At Niclins Rd
- Wisemans Ferry Rd At Parukala Rd
- Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp Mangrove Mountain Union Church
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).
47 planning-related records
2026· 9 proposals
May 2026
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure2924 WISEMANS FERRY ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support160 WARATAH ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure2931 WISEMANS FERRY ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure60 NICLINS ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Under Assessment
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool247 BLOODTREE ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure295 IRONBARK ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Under Assessment
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2733 WISEMANS FERRY ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1992 WISEMANS FERRY ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Under Assessment
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure; Animal boarding or training establishment21 BLOODTREE ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Under Assessment
2025· 5 proposals
November 2025
- Demolition2924 WISEMANS FERRY ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Supporting Development125 BERECRY ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Under Assessment
February 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Animal boarding or training establishment58 BIRAK ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Temporary building, structure or useIRONBARK ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Determined
January 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support160 WARATAH ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Determined
2024· 3 proposals
October 2024
- Hostel; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure100 PEMBERTONS HILL ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Determined
May 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Intensive plant agriculture2904 WISEMANS FERRY ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure47 PARUKALA ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Determined
2023· 4 proposals
August 2023
- Dual occupancy155 NICLINS ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Determined
July 2023
- Dwelling; Demolition8 FAIRYMEDE ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Determined
February 2023
- OtherIRONBARK ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Withdrawn
- Dual occupancy155 NICLINS ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Determined
2022· 9 proposals
October 2022
- Other2904 WISEMANS FERRY ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Determined
- Dwelling; Demolition8 FAIRYMEDE ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Determined
September 2022
- Other3011 WISEMANS FERRY ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Determined
August 2022
- Farm buildings332 WARATAH ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Determined
July 2022
- Other2991 WISEMANS FERRY ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Determined
- Other1992 WISEMANS FERRY ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Determined
June 2022
- Change of use1 WARATAH ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Determined
May 2022
- Other62 LILLICRAPPS ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Under Assessment
January 2022
- Other258 WARATAH ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Determined
2021· 9 proposals
December 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development380 IRONBARK ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Determined
October 2021
- Shed2762 WISEMANS FERRY ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Determined
September 2021
- Demolition; Other8 FAIRYMEDE ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Determined
- Earthworks / change in levels11 LILLICRAPPS ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Withdrawn
June 2021
- Secondary dwelling11 LILLICRAPPS ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Determined
May 2021
- Other2 Waratah Road, MANGROVE MOUNTAIN NSW 2250Determined
- Subdivision of land171 IRONBARK ROAD, MANGROVE MOUNTAINDetermined
April 2021
- Shed88 IRONBARK ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Determined
February 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Shed381 WARATAH ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 2250Determined
2020· 1 proposal
November 2020
- Farm buildings1992 WISEMANS FERRY ROAD MANGROVE MOUNTAIN 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
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Wisemans Ferry Rd after Ironbark RdBus stop
- Wisemans Ferry Rd at Fairymede RdBus stop
- Wisemans Ferry Rd at Ironbark RdBus stop
- Wisemans Ferry Rd at Lillicrapps 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
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Shakeys ForestNature reserve
- Tom McKenzie ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- 31.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4992nd in Australia
- State rank
- 1594th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #253 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #669 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Wisemans Ferry Rd after Ironbark Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Wisemans Ferry Rd at Fairymede Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Wisemans Ferry Rd at Ironbark Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Wisemans Ferry Rd at Lillicrapps Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime922
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime540
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime490
- Steal From Retail Storecrime460
- Transport Regulatory Offencescrime1947
- Wisemans Ferry Rd At Ironbark Rdtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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