Elizabeth Beach at a glance
Population
259
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Elizabeth Beach.
The postcode for Elizabeth Beach is 2428 (NSW).
Elizabeth Beach (2428) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW.
Elizabeth Beach has roughly 259 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
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 4 government primary, 3 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Elizabeth Beach's population at 259, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
259
Median age
51
Family households
82%
Lone person
17%
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)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
259
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
27
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Elizabeth Beach.
Local schools for Elizabeth Beach
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Government School Catchment
Pacific Palms Public School
Bungwahl Public School
Great Lakes College Forster Campus
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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 Elizabeth Beach.
- What is the Elizabeth Beach postcode?
- Elizabeth Beach is in the 2428 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- Where is Elizabeth Beach?
- Elizabeth Beach is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2428, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Elizabeth Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Elizabeth Beach?
- There are 8 schools serving Elizabeth Beach on this page, including Pacific Palms Public School, Bungwahl Public School, Great Lakes College Forster Campus.
- What suburbs are near Elizabeth Beach?
- Elizabeth Beach is close to Pacific Palms, Boomerang Beach, Blueys Beach, Booti Booti, Charlotte Bay.
- What is the population of Elizabeth Beach?
- The population of Elizabeth Beach is approximately 259 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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