Pearl Beach at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
510
Median age 64
The brief
What to know about Pearl Beach.
The postcode for Pearl Beach is 2256 (NSW).
Pearl Beach (2256) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Pearl Beach has roughly 510 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.
Pearl Beach scores 2/100 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Pearl Beach's population at 510, with a median age of 64. 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. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
510
Median age
64
Family households
69%
Lone person
29%
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)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$488/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
510
Median age: 64
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Safety
Crime and safety.
16
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.
2
0
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Pearl Beach.
Local schools for Pearl Beach
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Government School Catchment
Umina Beach Public School
Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus
Ettalong 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 Pearl Beach.
- What is the Pearl Beach postcode?
- Pearl Beach is in the 2256 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Pearl Beach?
- Pearl Beach is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2256, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Pearl Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $488.
- What schools are in Pearl Beach?
- There are 11 schools serving Pearl Beach on this page, including Umina Beach Public School, Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus, Ettalong Public School.
- How walkable is Pearl Beach?
- Pearl Beach has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Pearl Beach?
- Pearl Beach is close to Umina Beach, Patonga, Wagstaffe, Ettalong Beach, Pretty Beach.
- What is the population of Pearl Beach?
- The population of Pearl Beach is approximately 510 (2021 Census). The median age is 64.
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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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