Wagstaffe at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
240
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Wagstaffe.
The postcode for Wagstaffe is 2257 (NSW).
Wagstaffe (2257) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
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
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
240
Median age: 60
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Safety
Crime and safety.
24
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
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
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Government School Catchment
Pretty Beach Public School
Ettalong Public School
Umina 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 Wagstaffe.
- 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 $400, for units it's $410.
- 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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Sources cited
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