Long Jetty at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
6,736
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Long Jetty.
The postcode for Long Jetty is 2261 (NSW).
Long Jetty (2261) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Long Jetty has roughly 6,736 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
Long Jetty scores 8/100 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 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Long Jetty's population at 6,736, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 41% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (37%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
6,736
Median age
45
Family households
59%
Lone person
37%
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)
$385/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
41%
At a deeper level
6,736
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
536
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.
8
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Long Jetty.
Local schools for Long Jetty
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Government School Catchment
The Entrance Public School
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus
Brooke Avenue 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 Long Jetty.
- What is the Long Jetty postcode?
- Long Jetty is in the 2261 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Long Jetty?
- Long Jetty is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2261, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Long Jetty?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $385, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Long Jetty?
- There are 20 schools serving Long Jetty on this page, including The Entrance Public School, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus.
- How walkable is Long Jetty?
- Long Jetty has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Long Jetty?
- Long Jetty is close to Toowoon Bay, Shelly Beach, The Entrance, Blue Bay, Bay Village.
- What is the population of Long Jetty?
- The population of Long Jetty is approximately 6,736 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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