Ourimbah at a glance
Walk score
36
Car dependent
Population
4,019
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Ourimbah.
The postcode for Ourimbah is 2258 (NSW).
Ourimbah (2258) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Ourimbah has roughly 4,019 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Ourimbah scores 36/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ourimbah's population at 4,019, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,019
Median age
39
Family households
77%
Lone person
20%
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)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
4,019
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
416
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.
36
30
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ourimbah.
Local schools for Ourimbah
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Government School Catchment
Ourimbah Public School
Lisarow Public School
Lisarow High 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 Ourimbah.
- What is the Ourimbah postcode?
- Ourimbah is in the 2258 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Ourimbah?
- Ourimbah is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2258, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ourimbah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Ourimbah?
- There are 20 schools serving Ourimbah on this page, including Ourimbah Public School, Lisarow Public School, Lisarow High School.
- How walkable is Ourimbah?
- Ourimbah has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 30, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ourimbah?
- Ourimbah is close to Palmdale, Fountaindale, Lisarow, Niagara Park, Kangy Angy.
- What is the population of Ourimbah?
- The population of Ourimbah is approximately 4,019 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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