Central Coast Council
The Entrance North
The Entrance North at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,619
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about The Entrance North.
The Entrance North (2261) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
The Entrance North has roughly 1,619 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
The Entrance North 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put The Entrance North's population at 1,619, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 39% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,619
Median age
46
Family households
64%
Lone person
31%
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)
$385/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
39%
At a deeper level
1,619
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
110
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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in The Entrance North.
Local schools for The Entrance North
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Government School Catchment
The Entrance Public School
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus
Killarney Vale Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About The Entrance North.
- What is the The Entrance North postcode?
- The Entrance North is in the 2261 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in The Entrance North?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $385, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in The Entrance North?
- There are 20 schools serving The Entrance North on this page, including The Entrance Public School, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus.
- How walkable is The Entrance North?
- The Entrance North has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near The Entrance North?
- The Entrance North is close to The Entrance, Blue Bay, Long Jetty, Toowoon Bay, Shelly Beach.
- What is the population of The Entrance North?
- The Entrance North has approximately 1,619 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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