Central Coast Council

Blue Bay

NSW2261

Blue Bay at a glance

Median house

$1,600,000

+33.3% year on year

Median unit

$316,800

Sales data pending

Days on market

37

Average to sell

Walk score

14

Very car dependent

Population

1,060

Median age 52

About

Welcome to Blue Bay.

Blue Bay is a suburb in New South Wales.

Side by side

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$1,600,000

+33.3% 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)

$380/wk

Owner occupied

60%

Renter occupied

37%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

$1,600,000

+33.3% annual growth

Median Unit PriceSource: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

$316,800

Sales data pending

Days on MarketSource: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

37

Average days to sell

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,060

Median age: 52

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Investment overview.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

1.25%

Based on $1,600,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

6.24%

Based on $316,800 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

+33.3%

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 2026

60%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026

37 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 +33.3%/yr

2021

$380K

5-year change

+321%

2026

$1.6M

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

1,060

Median age

52

Family households

60%

Lone person

36%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

49

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft24 (49.0%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment10 (20.4%)
Malicious damage to property4 (8.2%)
Assault3 (6.1%)
Against justice procedures3 (6.1%)

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.

Walk Score

14

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Blue Bay.

Local schools for Blue Bay

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

The Entrance Public School

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Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus

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Brooke Avenue Public School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1143 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

24.7°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

8.2°C

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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 median house price in Blue Bay?
The median house price in Blue Bay, NSW 2261 is $1,600,000. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +33.3%.
What is the Blue Bay postcode?
Blue Bay is in the 2261 postcode, in NSW, 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?
Blue Bay has approximately 1,060 residents. The median age is 52.

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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