Ettalong Beach at a glance
Walk score
30
Car dependent
Population
5,161
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Ettalong Beach.
The postcode for Ettalong Beach is 2257 (NSW).
Ettalong Beach (2257) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Ettalong Beach has roughly 5,161 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Ettalong Beach scores 30/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 Ettalong Beach's population at 5,161, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (41%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
5,161
Median age
54
Family households
54%
Lone person
41%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$390/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
5,161
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
350
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.
30
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ettalong Beach.
Local schools for Ettalong Beach
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Government School Catchment
Ettalong Public School
Woy Woy South 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 Ettalong Beach.
- What is the Ettalong Beach postcode?
- Ettalong Beach is in the 2257 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Ettalong Beach?
- Ettalong Beach is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2257, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ettalong Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $390.
- What schools are in Ettalong Beach?
- There are 20 schools serving Ettalong Beach on this page, including Ettalong Public School, Woy Woy South Public School, Pretty Beach Public School.
- How walkable is Ettalong Beach?
- Ettalong Beach has a Walk Score of 30 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ettalong Beach?
- Ettalong Beach is close to Wagstaffe, Booker Bay, Blackwall, Daleys Point, Pretty Beach.
- What is the population of Ettalong Beach?
- The population of Ettalong Beach is approximately 5,161 (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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