NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
St Huberts Island, 2257
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Central Coast (NSW), St Huberts Island is a settled smaller community with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. The metro area remains accessible without feeling caught up in the inner-city rush. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here.
Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because housing affordability and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,080
- Median age
- 58
- Median household income / week
- $1,605
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 66 of 510
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,800
- Employment rate
- 46.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 30 / 10 / 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)
- $500
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $650
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $615
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 246
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)
- 53
- Against the person
- 18
- Against property
- 22
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 49.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 60 residents
- State safety percentile
- 26.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +4.2%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order132
- Domestic Violence Related Assault138
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment178
- Malicious Damage To Property174
- Other Offences94
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
26 public transport stops in this suburb
- 2 Helmsman Bvd
- Helmsman Bvd Opp Barracouta Av
- Helmsman Bvd Opp Marina View Pde
- Helmsman Bvd Opp Nautilus Cres
- Helmsman Bvd Opp Salacia 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).
168 planning-related records
2026· 6 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport3 MERCATOR PARADE ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure39 HELMSMAN BOULEVARD ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool19 ATTUNGA CLOSE ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation28 NAUTILUS CRESCENT ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation2 BOYD CLOSE ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Under Assessment
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation32 HELMSMAN BOULEVARD ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Determined
2025· 16 proposals
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Jetty6 HERON PLACE ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Emergency work and repairs15 HELMSMAN BOULEVARD ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Determined
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah79 HELMSMAN BOULEVARD ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure29 MAINSAIL AVENUE ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure59 HELMSMAN BOULEVARD ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Determined
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Landscaping structures14 MAINSAIL AVENUE ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure39 HELMSMAN BOULEVARD ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Determined
July 2025
- Temporary building, structure or use; Swimming pool34 MAINSAIL AVENUE ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Jetty5 BARRACOUTA AVENUE ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Withdrawn
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation2 BOYD CLOSE ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Water recreation structure7 MERCATOR PARADE ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure18 NAUTILUS CRESCENT ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure47 HELMSMAN BOULEVARD ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Determined
February 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Jetty10 BARRACOUTA AVENUE ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Determined
January 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences; Swimming pool25 SALACIA CLOSE ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport32 CUTTLEFISH PARADE ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Determined
2024· 18 proposals
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures18 SALACIA CLOSE ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Determined
October 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Jetty4 SOLSTICE PLACE ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Determined
September 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation6 MAINSAIL AVENUE ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 BEACHFRONT PARADE ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Withdrawn
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation7 HERON PLACE ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 SOLSTICE PLACE ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Jetty36 CUTTLEFISH PARADE ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation18 NAUTILUS CRESCENT ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Water recreation structure6 MAINSAIL AVENUE ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Jetty24 HELMSMAN BOULEVARD ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 MERCATOR PARADE ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Skylights, roof windows and ventilators14 MAINSAIL AVENUE ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Determined
May 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation34 MARINA VIEW PARADE ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool19 NAUTILUS CRESCENT ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Determined
April 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool10 HERON PLACE ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Jetty12 MAINSAIL AVENUE ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Jetty13 SKIFF PLACE ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure4 HERON PLACE ST HUBERTS ISLAND 2257Determined
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
28 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (6)
- Solstice PointBench
- 1 Helmsman BvdBus stop
- 2 Helmsman BvdBus stop
- Discovery St after Weatherly PdeBus stop
- Discovery St at Beachfront PdeBus stop
- Helmsman Bvd at Barracouta AvBus stop
- Helmsman Bvd at Marina View PdeBus stop
- Helmsman Bvd at Salacia ClBus stop
- Helmsman Bvd at Skiff 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
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Mangrove ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
- 28.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5558th in Australia
- State rank
- 1750th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #116 among Metro Sydney · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #803 among Metro Sydney 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
- 1 Helmsman Bvdamenitiesbus_stop
- 2 Helmsman Bvdamenitiesbus_stop
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Discovery St after Weatherly Pdeamenitiesbus_stop
- Discovery St at Beachfront Pdeamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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