Hardys Bay at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
233
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Hardys Bay.
The postcode for Hardys Bay is 2257 (NSW).
Hardys Bay (2257) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Hardys Bay has roughly 233 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Hardys Bay scores 4/100 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 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hardys Bay's population at 233, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
233
Median age
59
Family households
78%
Lone person
23%
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)
$525/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
233
Median age: 59
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Safety
Crime and safety.
9
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.
4
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hardys Bay.
Local schools for Hardys Bay
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Government School Catchment
Pretty Beach Public School
Ettalong Public School
Empire Bay 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 Hardys Bay.
- What is the Hardys Bay postcode?
- Hardys Bay is in the 2257 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Hardys Bay?
- Hardys Bay is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2257, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hardys Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $525.
- What schools are in Hardys Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Hardys Bay on this page, including Pretty Beach Public School, Ettalong Public School, Empire Bay Public School.
- How walkable is Hardys Bay?
- Hardys Bay has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Hardys Bay?
- Hardys Bay is close to Box Head, Pretty Beach, Killcare, Wagstaffe, Killcare Heights.
- What is the population of Hardys Bay?
- The population of Hardys Bay is approximately 233 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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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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