Toowoon Bay at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
543
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Toowoon Bay.
The postcode for Toowoon Bay is 2261 (NSW).
Toowoon Bay (2261) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Toowoon Bay has roughly 543 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Toowoon Bay 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 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 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Toowoon Bay's population at 543, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 38% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
543
Median age
58
Family households
62%
Lone person
38%
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
65%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
543
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
29
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
70
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Toowoon Bay.
Local schools for Toowoon Bay
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Government School Catchment
The Entrance Public School
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus
Brooke Avenue Public School
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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 Toowoon Bay.
- What is the Toowoon Bay postcode?
- Toowoon Bay is in the 2261 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Toowoon Bay?
- Toowoon Bay is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2261, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Toowoon Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $385, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Toowoon Bay?
- There are 19 schools serving Toowoon Bay 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 Toowoon Bay?
- Toowoon Bay has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 70.
- What suburbs are near Toowoon Bay?
- Toowoon Bay is close to Blue Bay, Long Jetty, Shelly Beach, The Entrance, Bateau Bay.
- What is the population of Toowoon Bay?
- The population of Toowoon Bay is approximately 543 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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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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