Fountaindale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
726
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Fountaindale.
The postcode for Fountaindale is 2258 (NSW).
Fountaindale (2258) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Fountaindale has roughly 726 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.
Fountaindale 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 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fountaindale's population at 726, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 3% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (90% family households, 7% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
726
Median age
46
Family households
90%
Lone person
7%
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
91%
Renter occupied
3%
At a deeper level
726
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
45
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
70
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Fountaindale.
Local schools for Fountaindale
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Government School Catchment
Ourimbah Public School
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus
Tuggerah Public School
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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 Fountaindale.
- What is the Fountaindale postcode?
- Fountaindale is in the 2258 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Fountaindale?
- Fountaindale is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2258, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Fountaindale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Fountaindale?
- There are 20 schools serving Fountaindale on this page, including Central Coast Steiner School, Ourimbah Public School, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus.
- How walkable is Fountaindale?
- Fountaindale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 70.
- What suburbs are near Fountaindale?
- Fountaindale is close to Kangy Angy, Glenning Valley, Palmdale, Ourimbah, Berkeley Vale.
- What is the population of Fountaindale?
- The population of Fountaindale is approximately 726 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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