Central Coast Council
Terrigal
Terrigal at a glance
Median house
$1,400,000
-5.4% year on year
Median unit
$394,560
Sales data pending
Days on market
46
Average to sell
Walk score
76
Very walkable
Population
12.7k
Median age 43
About
Welcome to Terrigal.
Terrigal is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,400,000
-5.4% over the past year. Median unit price $394,560.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$510/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$520/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
$1,400,000
-5.4% annual growth
$394,560
Sales data pending
46
Average days to sell
12,730
Median age: 43
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.89%
Based on $1,400,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.85%
Based on $394,560 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-5.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202674%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202646 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -5.4%/yr
2021
$1.8M
5-year change
-24%
2026
$1.4M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
12,730
Median age
43
Family households
75%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
527
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.
76
0
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Terrigal.
Local schools for Terrigal
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Terrigal Public School
Terrigal High School
Avoca Beach Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Terrigal.
- What is the median house price in Terrigal?
- The median house price in Terrigal, NSW 2260 is $1,400,000. The median unit price is $394,560. Annual growth is -5.4%.
- What is the Terrigal postcode?
- Terrigal is in the 2260 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Terrigal?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $510, for units it's $520.
- What schools are in Terrigal?
- There are 20 schools serving Terrigal on this page, including Terrigal Public School, Terrigal High School, Aspect Central Coast School.
- How walkable is Terrigal?
- Terrigal has a Walk Score of 76 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Terrigal?
- Terrigal is close to North Avoca, Avoca Beach, Wamberal, Picketts Valley, Matcham.
- What is the population of Terrigal?
- Terrigal has approximately 12,730 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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