Terrigal at a glance
Walk score
76
Very walkable
Population
12.7k
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Terrigal.
The postcode for Terrigal is 2260 (NSW).
Terrigal (2260) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Terrigal has roughly 12,730 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Terrigal scores 76/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Terrigal's population at 12,730, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
12,730
Median age
43
Family households
75%
Lone person
22%
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)
$510/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$520/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
12,730
Median age: 43
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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
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Government School Catchment
Terrigal Public School
Terrigal High School
Avoca Beach 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 Terrigal.
- What is the Terrigal postcode?
- Terrigal is in the 2260 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Terrigal?
- Terrigal is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2260, 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?
- The population of Terrigal is approximately 12,730 (2021 Census). 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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