Empire Bay at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
2,522
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Empire Bay.
The postcode for Empire Bay is 2257 (NSW).
Empire Bay (2257) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Empire Bay has roughly 2,522 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Empire Bay 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, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Empire Bay's population at 2,522, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,522
Median age
42
Family households
78%
Lone person
19%
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)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
2,522
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
39
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.
2
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Empire Bay.
Local schools for Empire Bay
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Government School Catchment
Brisbania Public School
Empire Bay Public School
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
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 Empire Bay.
- What is the Empire Bay postcode?
- Empire Bay is in the 2257 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Empire Bay?
- Empire Bay is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2257, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Empire Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in Empire Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Empire Bay on this page, including Brisbania Public School, Empire Bay Public School, Coast Christian School.
- How walkable is Empire Bay?
- Empire Bay has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Empire Bay?
- Empire Bay is close to Davistown, Kincumber South, St Huberts Island, Daleys Point, Saratoga.
- What is the population of Empire Bay?
- The population of Empire Bay is approximately 2,522 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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