Booker Bay at a glance
Weekly rent
$695
Houses · units $535
Population
1,442
Median age 54
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2257), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Booker Bay.
Median house price
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Sales data as of September 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$695/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$535/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
1,442
Median age: 54
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
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The brief
What to know about Booker Bay.
The postcode for Booker Bay is 2257 (NSW), Central Coast Council.
Booker Bay (2257) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Booker Bay has roughly 1,442 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.
Booker Bay scores 12/100 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, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Booker Bay's population at 1,442, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,442
Median age
54
Family households
64%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
31
total offences in 2026
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 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
12
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Booker Bay.
Local schools for Booker Bay
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Government School Catchment
Ettalong Public School
Empire Bay Public School
Pretty Beach 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 Booker Bay.
- What is the Booker Bay postcode?
- Booker Bay is in the 2257 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Booker Bay?
- Booker Bay is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2257, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Booker Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $695, for units it's $535.
- What schools are in Booker Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Booker Bay on this page, including Ettalong Public School, Empire Bay Public School, Pretty Beach Public School.
- How walkable is Booker Bay?
- Booker Bay has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Booker Bay?
- Booker Bay is close to Daleys Point, St Huberts Island, Ettalong Beach, Killcare, Wagstaffe.
- What is the population of Booker Bay?
- The population of Booker Bay is approximately 1,442 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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