NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
Summerland Point, 2259
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Summerland Point is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Central Coast (NSW) with everyday amenities close at hand. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots.
Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker housing affordability and safety against similar metro suburbs, even with growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 2,708
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,312
- Dwelling vacancy
- 15%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 184 of 1,228
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,730
- Employment rate
- 47%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 113 / 3 / 27
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)
- $700
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $680
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 472
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)
- 298
- Against the person
- 75
- Against property
- 98
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 110
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 36 residents
- State safety percentile
- 77.7th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +6.3%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions789
- Domestic Violence Related Assault437
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment636
- Malicious Damage To Property530
- Transport Regulatory Offences1055
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
28 public transport stops in this suburb
- Yeramba Rd At Muraban Rd
- Yeramba Rd Before Warrina Av
- Yeramba Rd Opp Anchorage Cres
- Yeramba Rd Opp Illawong Rd
- Yeramba Rd Opp Regatta Way
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).
107 planning-related records
2026· 11 proposals
June 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation22 WARRINA AVENUE SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Under Assessment
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool1A KULLAROO ROAD SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure73 KULLAROO ROAD SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 MURRUMBONG ROAD SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision90 YERAMBA ROAD SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Under Assessment
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 SUMMERLAND ROAD SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support99 KULLAROO ROAD SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Under Assessment
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure97 KULLAROO ROAD SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 GINGANUP ROAD SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool99 KULLAROO ROAD SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 OMARU PLACE SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Determined
2025· 18 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure130 CAMS BOULEVARD SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space11 ILLAWONG ROAD SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Determined
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool47 GORDON AVENUE SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support61 GORDON AVENUE SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure47 GORDON AVENUE SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure35 MURABAN ROAD SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure66 GORDON AVENUE SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Determined
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached)1 GORDON AVENUE SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool44A GORDON AVENUE SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation39 CAMS BOULEVARD SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure33 CAMS BOULEVARD SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Determined
April 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Group home30 SUMMERLAND ROAD SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure44A GORDON AVENUE SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool14 ANCHORAGE CIRCLE SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Withdrawn
February 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)3 OMARU PLACE SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Determined
January 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure96 CAMS BOULEVARD SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool37 GINGANUP ROAD SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 OMARU PLACE SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Determined
2024· 11 proposals
November 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure295 CAMS BOULEVARD SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport3 BOAT HARBOUR CLOSE SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Determined
July 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space28 ANEMBO AVENUE SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Determined
June 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool19 BOAT HARBOUR CLOSE SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure101 KULLAROO ROAD SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Determined
May 2024
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure25 CAMS BOULEVARD SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure28 MURRUMBONG ROAD SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Determined
April 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support63 GORDON AVENUE SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia59 GORDON AVENUE SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure44A GORDON AVENUE SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Determined
February 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah61 TRADEWINDS AVENUE SUMMERLAND POINT 2259Determined
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
182 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq (2)
- Cams Bvd opp Cams Bvd ShopsBus stop
- Ginganup Rd before Government RdBus stop
- Ginganup Rd opp Murrumbong RdBus stop
- Government Rd at Gordon AveBus stop
- Kanangra Dr at Bonny Boy WayBus stop
- Summerland Rd opp Cams BvdBus stop
- Summerland Rd opp Kapala AveBus stop
- Yeramba Rd at Muraban RdBus stop
- Yeramba Rd before Warrina AveBus 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
- Sandy Beach ReservePark
- Summerland ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
- 19.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6572nd in Australia
- State rank
- 2051st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #139 among Metro Sydney · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #867 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
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Cams Bvd opp Cams Bvd Shopsamenitiesbus_stop
- Ginganup Rd before Government Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Ginganup Rd opp Murrumbong Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Government Rd at Gordon Aveamenitiesbus_stop
- Kanangra Dr at Bonny Boy Wayamenitiesbus_stop
- Parkingamenitiesparking
- Parkingamenitiesparking
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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