Paynes Crossing, NSW 2325

Central Coast CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2325

Updated

Median house price

Too few sales for a median

Only 3 house sales were recorded in calendar 2025, too few for a reliable median. We publish one from 5 sales or more. How we source data.

Sales data as of September 2026

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Rent in Paynes Crossing

Weekly rent (house)
$590/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$480/wk

Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2325)

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What to know about Paynes Crossing

Paynes Crossing (2325) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.

Paynes Crossing has roughly 50 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.

What it’s like to live here

Paynes Crossing 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 735 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary.

Schools in Paynes Crossing

Schools serving Paynes Crossing: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Laguna Public School

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Millfield Public School

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Broke Public School

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Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Paynes Crossing's population at 50, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
50
Median age
61
Family households
84%
Lone person
37%
Owner occupied
100%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

2 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Assault1 (50.0%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1 (50.0%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
735 mm
Hottest month, avg max
30.2°C
Coldest month, avg min
4.6°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Paynes Crossing

What is the Paynes Crossing postcode?
Paynes Crossing is in the 2325 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
Where is Paynes Crossing?
Paynes Crossing is a suburb in the Central Coast Council area, NSW 2325.
What is the average rent in Paynes Crossing?
The median weekly rent for houses is $590, for units it's $480.
What schools are in Paynes Crossing?
There are 6 schools serving Paynes Crossing on this page, including Laguna Public School, Millfield Public School, Broke Public School.
How walkable is Paynes Crossing?
Paynes Crossing has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Paynes Crossing?
Paynes Crossing is close to Wollombi, Cedar Creek, Sweetmans Creek, Narone Creek, Mootai.
What is the population of Paynes Crossing?
The population of Paynes Crossing is approximately 50 (2021 Census). The median age is 61.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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