Central Coast Council
Bateau Bay
Bateau Bay at a glance
Median house
$1,150,000
+12.7% year on year
Median unit
$316,800
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
12.5k
Median age 42
About
Welcome to Bateau Bay.
Bateau Bay is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,150,000
+12.7% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
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
$1,150,000
+12.7% annual growth
$316,800
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
12,516
Median age: 42
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.74%
Based on $1,150,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.57%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+12.7%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202671%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +12.7%/yr
2021
$633K
5-year change
+82%
2026
$1.1M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
12,516
Median age
42
Family households
71%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bateau Bay Public School
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus
Brooke Avenue Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 median house price in Bateau Bay?
- The median house price in Bateau Bay, NSW 2261 is $1,150,000. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +12.7%.
- What is the Bateau Bay postcode?
- Bateau Bay is in the 2261 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Bateau Bay has approximately 12,516 residents. 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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