Patonga at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
235
Median age 65
The brief
What to know about Patonga.
The postcode for Patonga is 2256 (NSW).
Patonga (2256) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Patonga has roughly 235 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.
Patonga 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Patonga's population at 235, with a median age of 65. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (39%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
235
Median age
65
Family households
57%
Lone person
39%
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)
$390/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
235
Median age: 65
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Safety
Crime and safety.
22
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Patonga.
Local schools for Patonga
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Government School Catchment
Umina Beach Public School
Brooklyn Public School
Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus
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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 Patonga.
- What is the Patonga postcode?
- Patonga is in the 2256 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Patonga?
- Patonga is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2256, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Patonga?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $390.
- What schools are in Patonga?
- There are 9 schools serving Patonga on this page, including Umina Beach Public School, Brooklyn Public School, Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus.
- How walkable is Patonga?
- Patonga has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Patonga?
- Patonga is close to Little Wobby, Dangar, Dangar Island, Pearl Beach, Umina Beach.
- What is the population of Patonga?
- The population of Patonga is approximately 235 (2021 Census). The median age is 65.
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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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