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NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council

Mount White, 2250

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  • Green suburb
  • National parks
What Mount White is known for: Green suburb, National parks

Suburb profile

Set among the hills of Central Coast (NSW), Mount White is a smaller community with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Ridge-top pockets and tree cover give the area a cooler, greener hillside feel.

An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.

Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.

Population

Population
171
Median age
58
Median household income / week
$1,147
Dwelling vacancy
16.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
15 of 89
Median monthly mortgage
$2,400
Employment rate
50.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
13 / 0 / 14

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
20
Against the person
4
Against property
6
Rate per 1,000 residents
117
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 43 residents
State safety percentile
81th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-4.5%

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

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Morgans Rd At Ernbrook Rd
  • Morgans Rd At Ernbrook 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).

17 planning-related records

2026· 2 proposals

  • February 2026

  • Advertising and signage; Business identification sign
    231 PACIFIC HIGHWAY MOUNT WHITE 2250Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)
    80 ERNBROOK ROAD MOUNT WHITE 2250Additional Information Requested
2025· 5 proposals

  • November 2025

  • Advertising and signage; Business identification sign
    231 PACIFIC HIGHWAY MOUNT WHITE 2250Determined

  • October 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development
    231 PACIFIC HIGHWAY MOUNT WHITE 2250Determined

  • July 2025

  • Restaurant or cafe; Hours of operation and trading
    20 ASHBROOKES ROAD MOUNT WHITE 2250Determined

  • June 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    2 ASHBROOKES ROAD MOUNT WHITE 2250Determined

  • May 2025

  • Hotel or motel accommodation; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation
    231 PACIFIC HIGHWAY MOUNT WHITE 2250Determined
2024· 2 proposals

  • September 2024

  • Hotel or motel accommodation; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation
    231 PACIFIC HIGHWAY MOUNT WHITE 2250Determined

  • May 2024

  • Hotel or motel accommodation; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation
    231 PACIFIC HIGHWAY MOUNT WHITE 2250Determined
2023· 1 proposal

  • January 2023

  • Hotel or motel accommodation; Restaurant or cafe; Small bar; Other
    231 PACIFIC HIGHWAY MOUNT WHITE 2250Determined
2022· 5 proposals

  • December 2022

  • Dwelling
    175 GLENWORTH VALLEY ROAD MOUNT WHITE 2250Withdrawn

  • July 2022

  • Other
    20 ASHBROOKES ROAD MOUNT WHITE 2250Determined

  • June 2022

  • Dwelling
    310 GLENWORTH VALLEY ROAD MOUNT WHITE 2250Determined

  • February 2022

  • Dwelling
    177 PACIFIC HIGHWAY MOUNT WHITE 2250Determined
  • Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing
    131 MORGANS ROAD MOUNT WHITE 2250Determined
2021· 2 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Shed
    20 ASHBROOKES ROAD MOUNT WHITE 2250Determined

  • June 2021

  • Dwelling; Bed and breakfast accommodation
    231 PACIFIC HIGHWAY MOUNT WHITE 2250Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

10 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Saddles Garden CentreGarden Centre
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (8)

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

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Mount White Bush ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

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

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)
20
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

Recent changes

  • Saddles Garden Centreamenitiesgarden_centre
  • Sports fieldamenitiespitch
  • Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
  • Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
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  • Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
  • Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
  • Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
  • Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
  • Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool

Data sources & freshness

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