Bateau Bay at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
12.5k
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Bateau Bay.
The postcode for Bateau Bay is 2261 (NSW).
Bateau Bay (2261) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Bateau Bay has roughly 12,516 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bateau Bay scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bateau Bay's population at 12,516, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
12,516
Median age
42
Family households
71%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$385/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
12,516
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
813
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bateau Bay.
Local schools for Bateau Bay
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Government School Catchment
Bateau Bay Public School
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus
Brooke Avenue Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bateau Bay.
- What is the Bateau Bay postcode?
- Bateau Bay is in the 2261 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Bateau Bay?
- Bateau Bay is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2261, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bateau Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $385, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Bateau Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Bateau Bay on this page, including Bateau Bay Public School, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Bateau Bay?
- Bateau Bay has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Bateau Bay?
- Bateau Bay is close to Bay Village, Shelly Beach, Toowoon Bay, Long Jetty, Forresters Beach.
- What is the population of Bateau Bay?
- The population of Bateau Bay is approximately 12,516 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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