Central Coast Council

Daleys Point

NSW2257

Daleys Point at a glance

Walk score

2

Very car dependent

Population

705

Median age 59

The brief

What to know about Daleys Point.

The postcode for Daleys Point is 2257 (NSW).

Daleys Point (2257) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.

Daleys Point has roughly 705 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Daleys Point scores 2/100 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 Daleys Point's population at 705, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

705

Median age

59

Family households

68%

Lone person

33%

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)

$400/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$500/wk

Owner occupied

69%

Renter occupied

11%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

705

Median age: 59

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

20

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft8 (40.0%)
Assault4 (20.0%)
Malicious damage to property3 (15.0%)
Drug offences1 (5.0%)
Other offences1 (5.0%)

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

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

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Education

Schools in Daleys Point.

Local schools for Daleys Point

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Government School Catchment

Empire Bay Public School

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Ettalong Public School

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Woy Woy 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

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Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Daleys Point.

What is the Daleys Point postcode?
Daleys Point is in the 2257 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
Where is Daleys Point?
Daleys Point is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2257, in the Central Coast Council region.
What is the average rent in Daleys Point?
The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $500.
What schools are in Daleys Point?
There are 20 schools serving Daleys Point on this page, including Empire Bay Public School, Ettalong Public School, Woy Woy Public School.
How walkable is Daleys Point?
Daleys Point has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Daleys Point?
Daleys Point is close to Booker Bay, St Huberts Island, Ettalong Beach, Empire Bay, Blackwall.
What is the population of Daleys Point?
The population of Daleys Point is approximately 705 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.

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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