Central Coast Council
Hardys Bay
Hardys Bay at a glance
Median house
$2,087,500
-15.8% year on year
Median unit
$339,120
Sales data pending
Days on market
24
Average to sell
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
233
Median age 59
About
Welcome to Hardys Bay.
Hardys Bay is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,087,500
-15.8% over the past year. Median unit price $339,120.
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
$2,087,500
-15.8% annual growth
$339,120
Sales data pending
24
Average days to sell
233
Median age: 59
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.00%
Based on $2,087,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20268.05%
Based on $339,120 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-15.8%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202683%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202624 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -15.8%/yr
2021
$4.9M
5-year change
-58%
2026
$2.1M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
233
Median age
59
Family households
78%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Pretty Beach Public School
Ettalong Public School
Empire Bay Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 median house price in Hardys Bay?
- The median house price in Hardys Bay, NSW 2257 is $2,087,500. The median unit price is $339,120. Annual growth is -15.8%.
- What is the Hardys Bay postcode?
- Hardys Bay is in the 2257 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Hardys Bay has approximately 233 residents. 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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