NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
Wyong, 2259
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
- Education hub
Suburb profile
In Central Coast (NSW), Wyong is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. 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 safety and community and employment lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in parks and green space and schools and education.
Population
- Population
- 4,530
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,096
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 132 of 2,007
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,632
- Employment rate
- 43.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 178 / 301 / 206
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)
- 498
- Against the person
- 125
- Against property
- 163
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 109.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 36 residents
- State safety percentile
- 77.5th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +6.2%
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 6
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 967.5
- HopeTown SchoolSpecial
- Jilliby Public SchoolPrimary
- St Cecilia's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
- Wyong Christian Community SchoolCombined
- Wyong High SchoolSecondary
- Wyong Public SchoolPrimary
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
141 public transport stops in this suburb
- CCP Howarth St
- CCP Pac Hwy
- FTB Pac Hwy
- STR To FTB Pac Hwy
- Wyong Station
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)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksPacific Motorway, Alison Road15 Jun 2026 – 06 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
285 planning-related records
2026· 13 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool191 POLLOCK AVENUE WYONG 2259Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation12-14 JENNINGS ROAD WYONG 2259Under Assessment
- Demolition; Educational establishment; School1 NORTH ROAD WYONG 2259Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 MANOR CLOSE WYONG 2259Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)38A PACIFIC HIGHWAY WYONG 2259Under Assessment
May 2026
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure29 BYRON STREET WYONG 2259Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool29 CRYSTAL CRESCENT WYONG 2259Under Assessment
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport8 CHAMPIONSHIP DRIVE WYONG 2259Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry7 LUCCA ROAD WYONG 2259Determined
March 2026
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Advertising structure142 PACIFIC HIGHWAY WYONG 2259Under Assessment
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)5 DONALDSON STREET WYONG 2259Additional Information Requested
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation12-14 JENNINGS ROAD WYONG 2259Withdrawn
January 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care13 BYRON STREET WYONG 2259Under Assessment
2025· 22 proposals
December 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure74 GOLDING GROVE WYONG 2259Determined
- Subdivision1A CUTLER DRIVE WYONG 2259Additional Information Requested
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise4/5/SP82566Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Animal care premises71-75 HOWARTH STREET WYONG 2259Determined
October 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 TIMBERLINE CLOSE WYONG 2259Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool29A POLLOCK AVENUE WYONG 2259Determined
- Educational establishment; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure100 ALISON ROAD WYONG 2259Additional Information Requested
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; General industry3 PALM TREE ROAD WYONG 2259Determined
September 2025
- Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Depot325 PACIFIC HIGHWAY WYONG 2259Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Driveways and hard stand spaces31D AMSTERDAM CIRCUIT WYONG 2259Determined
- Subdivision42-44 ALISON ROAD WYONG 2259Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah13 RIVERVIEW DRIVE WYONG 2259Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation43 PANONIA ROAD WYONG 2259Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure43 WINDSORGREEN DRIVE WYONG 2259Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Supporting Development460 PACIFIC HIGHWAY WYONG 2259Determined
May 2025
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Storage premises; Self storage units1A LUCCA ROAD WYONG 2259Determined
April 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure10 WOODWARD AVENUE WYONG 2259Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station11 PAVITT CRESCENT WYONG 2259Determined
March 2025
- Business premises; Temporary building, structure or use; Car park33 HOWARTH STREET WYONG 2259Withdrawn
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool10 GOLDING GROVE WYONG 2259Determined
January 2025
- Demolition; Educational establishment; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care; Hours of operation and trading; School43 HOWARTH STREET WYONG 2259Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Group home; Group home (permanent)49 ALISON ROAD WYONG 2259Determined
2024· 5 proposals
December 2024
- Business premises; Commercial development; Erection of a new structure31A AMSTERDAM CIRCUIT WYONG 2259Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure39 WINDSORGREEN DRIVE WYONG 2259Determined
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises500 Pacific Highway, WyongDetermined
November 2024
- Educational establishment; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7-15 PANONIA ROAD WYONG 2259Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space75 MCDONAGH ROAD WYONG 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
129 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- CellarbrationsAlcohol
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- Bakers DelightBakery
- Legends BakeryBakery
- Bench (26)
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- Bike Lockers - Wyong Station, Howarth St 1Bicycle Parking
- Bike Lockers - Wyong Station, Howarth St 2Bicycle Parking
- 152 Pollock AvBus stop
- 18 Pollock AvBus 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
8 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Apex ParkPark
- Baker ParkPark
- Frank Ballance Memorial ParkPark
- Owen Avenue ReservePark
- The Swamp LandcareNature reserve
- Woodward Avenue ReservePark
- Wyong Lions ParkPark
- Wyong Town ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 10
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Blooms The ChemistPacific Highwaypharmacy
- Church St. DentalChurch Streetdentist
- Douglass Hanly MoirPacific Highwaysample_collection
- Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health Centreclinic
- Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health CentreAlison Roadclinic
- Patricia Morrow PsychologyPacific Highwaypsychotherapist
- Reliance HealthAmy Closedoctor
- Wyong Denture Clinicdentist
- YesPacific Highwayyes
- Your Strengths PsychologyChurch Streetpsychotherapist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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
Childcare
5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Wyong Little Coast KidsCutler Drivekindergarten
- Wyong Little LearnersAmy Closechildcare
- childcarechildcare
- childcarechildcare
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
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)
- 32
- Parks (OSM)
- 14
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
- 56.0/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 20% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1261st in Australia
- State rank
- 409th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #19 among Metro Sydney · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #288 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 152 Pollock Avamenitiesbus_stop
- 18 Pollock Avamenitiesbus_stop
- 19 Pollock Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Alison Rd opp Wyong High Schoolamenitiesbus_stop
- Anytime FitnessamenitiesUnit 2 1-10 Amy Closefitness_centre
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Bakers Delightamenitiesbakery
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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