Blue Bay at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
1,060
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Blue Bay.
The postcode for Blue Bay is 2261 (NSW).
Blue Bay (2261) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Blue Bay has roughly 1,060 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Blue Bay scores 14/100 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Blue Bay's population at 1,060, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,060
Median age
52
Family households
60%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$385/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
1,060
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
49
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.
14
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Blue Bay.
Local schools for Blue Bay
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Government School Catchment
The Entrance Public School
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus
Brooke Avenue Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Blue Bay.
- What is the Blue Bay postcode?
- Blue Bay is in the 2261 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Blue Bay?
- Blue Bay is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2261, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Blue Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $385, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Blue Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Blue Bay on this page, including The Entrance Public School, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus.
- How walkable is Blue Bay?
- Blue Bay has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Blue Bay?
- Blue Bay is close to The Entrance, Toowoon Bay, Long Jetty, Shelly Beach, The Entrance North.
- What is the population of Blue Bay?
- The population of Blue Bay is approximately 1,060 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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