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Central Coast, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Central Coast is a large city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 346,596. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
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| Population | 346,596 |
| Population Density | 1,304 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | -33.4298°, 151.3714° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.5 inches (799 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $65,058 |
| Median Age | 37.5 years |
About Central Coast
Central Coast is a large city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 346,596. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Central Coast vs Australia Average
Income: Central Coast vs Australia
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $65,058 |
| 13% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $65,058 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,251 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 71 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Healthcare | 8 |
| Retail | 10 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $239,400 |
| 15% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,197 |
| 3% above Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.0% |
| Housing Units | 138,638 |
Property Tax
Climate in Central Coast
Central Coast has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.7°C), the coldest is Jul (11.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1128 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.7°F |
| 20% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 265.8 sq mi (688.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,304/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.4298°N, 151.3714°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in |
Central Coast has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 55°F in June to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (2.6").
Colleges & Universities in Central Coast
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coast Campus | University | — | Visit → |
| Gosford TAFE College | College | — | Visit → |
| University of Newcastle Central Coast Campus | University | — | Visit → |
| UNSW Cowan Field Station | University | — | — |
| Wyong TAFE | College | — | — |
Schools in Central Coast
46 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holgate Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Gosford East Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Kariong Mountains High School | — | — | — | — |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Glenvale School | — | — | — | — |
| Erina High School | — | — | — | — |
| Woodport Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Avoca Beach Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Chertsey Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Central Coast Adventist School | — | — | — | — |
| Central Coast Grammar School | — | — | — | — |
| Wamberal Public School | — | — | — | — |
| St Joseph's Catholic College | — | — | — | — |
| Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus | — | — | — | — |
| Kincumber High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kincumber Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Brisbania Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Copacabana Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Erina Heights Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Empire Bay Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Henry Kendall High School | — | — | — | — |
| Coast Christian School | — | — | — | — |
| Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus | — | — | — | — |
| Girrakool School | — | — | — | — |
| Rumbalara Environmental Education Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Central Coast Montessori | — | — | — | — |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Valley View Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Wyoming Public School | — | — | — | — |
| St Philip's Christian College Gosford Campus | — | — | — | — |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Narara Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Niagara Park Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Lisarow Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Chertsey Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Green Point Christian College | — | — | — | — |
| Woy Woy South Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Terrigal High School | — | — | — | — |
| Terrigal Public School | — | — | — | — |
| North Gosford Learning Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Gosford High School | — | — | — | — |
| Ourimbah Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Gosford Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Narara Valley High School | — | — | — | — |
| St Edwards Christian Brothers College | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Central Coast
21 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple J | — | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Triple J (QLD) | alternative, indie | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| ABC Radio Sydney | news, talk | AAC 94 kbps | |
| triple j (NSW) | dance, hip-hop | AAC 238 kbps | |
| Indian link radio | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 2SM SRN Sydney | news talk, sport | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| ABC Radio National Live 20220701 | current affairs, news | AAC 94 kbps | |
| Voice of Islam | islamic | MP3 | |
| ABC Country 20220701 | country | AAC 238 kbps | |
| CADA (AAC+) | urban | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| ABC RN | culture, history | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| CADA (MP3) | urban | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ABC 702kHz AM Sydney NSW Local Radio 20220701 | contemporary, current affairs | AAC 94 kbps | |
| ABC Classic FM 20220701 | classic, news | AAC 238 kbps | |
| Central Coast Radio.com | 90's and more!, alternative rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Bondi Radio (MP3) | dance, electronic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SBS PopAsia | c-pop, cantonese | AAC+ 97 kbps | |
| Starter FM | dance, electronic | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Eastside Radio 89.7FM | — | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Northside Radio 99.3 | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Power Cuts Radio | — | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Central Coast
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barkers Barn | ||||
| Classroom | ||||
| Henry Kendall Historical Museum | ||||
| Old Sydney Town | ||||
| RSL Museum | ||||
| St Joseph's Boys Home Museum | ||||
| Wyong District Museum & Historical Society |
Libraries in Central Coast
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bateau Bay Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Berowra Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Erina Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Erina Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gosford Regional Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Information Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Information Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Kariong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kariong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kincumber Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kincumber Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lake Haven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mona Vale Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Niagara Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Niagara Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Entrance Library & Council Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Toukley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tuggerah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Umina Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woy Woy Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woy Woy Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wyoming Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wyoming Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Central Coast
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ettalong Markets | |||||
| Ettalong Markets | |||||
| Gosford City Farmers Market | |||||
| Gosford City Farmers Market | |||||
| Mona Vale Market | |||||
| Terrigal Beach Markets | |||||
| Terrigal Beach Markets | |||||
| Toukley Lions Markets |
Breweries in Central Coast
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Rd Brewing | ||||
| Bay Rd Brewing | ||||
| Hawkesbury Brewing Co | ||||
| Hawkesbury Brewing Co | ||||
| Modus Operandi | ||||
| Six Strings Brewery | ||||
| Six Strings Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Central Coast
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Central Coast
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| (Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport | WSI | Large Airport |
| (Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport | — | Large Airport |
| Newcastle Airport | NTL | Large Airport |
| Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | SYD | Large Airport |
| Camden Airport | CDU | Medium Airport |
| RAAF Base Richmond | XRH | Medium Airport |
| Sydney Bankstown Airport | BWU | Medium Airport |
| Aberfoyle Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cessnock Airport | CES | Small Airport |
| Dr Fox Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Holsworthy (Military) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lake Macquarie Airport | BEO | Small Airport |
| Maitland Airport | MTL | Small Airport |
| Mangrove Mountain Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Somersby Airstrip | GOS | Small Airport |
| St Mary's / Kennetts Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tucker Creek Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Warnervale Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Central Coast
14 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Australia Post | |
| Australia Post | |
| Avoca Beach Post Office | |
| Copacabana Post Office | |
| Empire Bay Post Office | |
| Erina Fair Post Office | |
| Erina Post Office | |
| Ettalong Beach Post Office | |
| Gosford East Post Office | |
| Karlong Post Office | |
| Kincumber Post Office | |
| Terrigal Post Office | |
| Wamberal Post Office | |
| Woy Woy Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Central Coast
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| The Glen Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Central Coast
35 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Assemblies of God Church | |
| Baden Powel Guild Chapel | |
| Christadelphian Bible Learning Center | |
| Christchurch Anglican Church | |
| Church of the Holy Trinity | |
| Elim Church | |
| Erina Community Baptist Church | |
| Ettalong Baptist | |
| EV Church | |
| Gosford Uniting Church | |
| Grace Church Peninsula | |
| Green Point Baptist | |
| Holy Cross Church | |
| Holy Spirit Church | |
| Hope Unlimited Church | |
| Impact Center | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Narara Uniting Church and Community Centre | |
| Narara Valley Baptist Church |
Explore Near Central Coast
Quick Facts
Around Central Coast
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Central Coast
91 places within 15 km
- • Aboriginal rock carvings
- • Bulgandry Aboriginal Art Site
- • Daleys Point Aboriginal Site
- • Kariong Hieroglyphs
- • Woy Woy engraving site
- • Avoca Beach
- • Bateau Bay Beach
- • Bullimah Beach
- • Copacabana Beach
- • Forresters Beach
- + 13 more
- • Endless Cave
- • Artspace Pop Up Gallery
- • Gosford Regional Gallery & Arts Centre
- • Berrys Head
- • Blackwall Mountain
- • Cobbs Hill
- • Kincumba Mountain
- • Leochares Peak
- + 12 more
- • Empire Bay Boatshed
- • Old Swimming pool ruins
- • Allen Strom Lookout
- • Andamira Lookout
- • Blackwall Mount Lookout
- • Bonnie Lookout
- • Boondi Lookout
- + 41 more
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Central Coast
What is the population of Central Coast?
Central Coast has a population of 346,596 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1,304 people per square mile, spread across 265.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.5 years.
Is Central Coast expensive to live in?
The median household income is $65,058, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $239,400 (15% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,197 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Central Coast?
Central Coast enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches.
How is the job market in Central Coast?
Central Coast has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,251. There are 71 business establishments in the area, including 22 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Central Coast?
The median home value in Central Coast is $239,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,197. The homeownership rate is 66.0%.