Horsfield Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
501
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Horsfield Bay.
The postcode for Horsfield Bay is 2256 (NSW).
Horsfield Bay (2256) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Horsfield Bay has roughly 501 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.
Horsfield Bay 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 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, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Horsfield Bay's population at 501, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
501
Median age
46
Family households
75%
Lone person
21%
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)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$490/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
501
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
12
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
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Horsfield Bay.
Local schools for Horsfield Bay
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Government School Catchment
Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus
Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus
Woy Woy South 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 Horsfield Bay.
- What is the Horsfield Bay postcode?
- Horsfield Bay is in the 2256 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Horsfield Bay?
- Horsfield Bay is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2256, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Horsfield Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $490.
- What schools are in Horsfield Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Horsfield Bay on this page, including Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus, Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus, Woy Woy South Public School.
- How walkable is Horsfield Bay?
- Horsfield Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Horsfield Bay?
- Horsfield Bay is close to Phegans Bay, Woy Woy Bay, Woy Woy, Blackwall, Koolewong.
- What is the population of Horsfield Bay?
- The population of Horsfield Bay is approximately 501 (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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