Copacabana at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,809
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Copacabana.
The postcode for Copacabana is 2251 (NSW).
Copacabana (2251) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Copacabana has roughly 2,809 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.
Copacabana scores 0/100 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Copacabana's population at 2,809, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,809
Median age
43
Family households
80%
Lone person
17%
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)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$510/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
2,809
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
90
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Copacabana.
Local schools for Copacabana
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Government School Catchment
Copacabana Public School
Avoca Beach Public School
Kincumber 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 Copacabana.
- What is the Copacabana postcode?
- Copacabana is in the 2251 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Copacabana?
- Copacabana is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2251, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Copacabana?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $510.
- What schools are in Copacabana?
- There are 20 schools serving Copacabana on this page, including Copacabana Public School, Avoca Beach Public School, Coast Christian School.
- How walkable is Copacabana?
- Copacabana has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Copacabana?
- Copacabana is close to Macmasters Beach, Avoca Beach, North Avoca, Picketts Valley, Bouddi.
- What is the population of Copacabana?
- The population of Copacabana is approximately 2,809 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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