Wagstaffe at a glance
Median house
$1,300,000
Median unit
$339,120
Weekly rent
$695
Houses · units $535
Gross yield
2.8%
Houses, on the median
Population
240
Median age 60
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 5 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2257), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,300,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median (5 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $339,120, roughly 74% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $260,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
House prices in Wagstaffe.
Median house price
$1,300,000
Median unit price $339,120.
Median of 5 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$695/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$535/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
$1,300,000
$339,120
240
Median age: 60
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
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The brief
What to know about Wagstaffe.
Wagstaffe's median house price is $1,300,000 (median of 5 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2257 (NSW), Central Coast Council.
Wagstaffe (2257) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW. The median house here is $1,300,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Wagstaffe has roughly 240 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.
Wagstaffe 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 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, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wagstaffe's population at 240, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
240
Median age
60
Family households
71%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.78% (median rent $695/wk against a $1,300,000 price tag). Units yield 8.20% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (13%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20262.78%
Based on $1,300,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20268.20%
Based on $339,120 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202686%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
11
total offences in 2026
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 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
10
75
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wagstaffe.
Local schools for Wagstaffe
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Pretty Beach Public School
Ettalong Public School
Umina 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 Wagstaffe.
- What is the median house price in Wagstaffe?
- The median house price in Wagstaffe, NSW 2257 is $1,300,000 (median of 5 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $339,120.
- How much is my house worth in Wagstaffe?
- A useful starting point is the Wagstaffe median house price of $1,300,000 (units $339,120). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Wagstaffe a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Wagstaffe is 2.8%: the median weekly house rent is $695 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2257), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,300,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No 12-month price change is published for Wagstaffe: the NSW Valuer General figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Wagstaffe is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Wagstaffe postcode?
- Wagstaffe is in the 2257 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Wagstaffe?
- Wagstaffe is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2257, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wagstaffe?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $695, for units it's $535.
- What schools are in Wagstaffe?
- There are 20 schools serving Wagstaffe on this page, including Pretty Beach Public School, Ettalong Public School, Umina Beach Public School.
- How walkable is Wagstaffe?
- Wagstaffe has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 75.
- What suburbs are near Wagstaffe?
- Wagstaffe is close to Pretty Beach, Hardys Bay, Ettalong Beach, Box Head, Killcare.
- What is the population of Wagstaffe?
- The population of Wagstaffe is approximately 240 (2021 Census). The median age is 60.
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