Central Coast Council

Woy Woy Bay

NSW2256

Woy Woy Bay at a glance

Walk score

12

Very car dependent

Population

423

Median age 47

The brief

What to know about Woy Woy Bay.

The postcode for Woy Woy Bay is 2256 (NSW).

Woy Woy Bay (2256) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.

Woy Woy Bay has roughly 423 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Woy Woy Bay scores 12/100 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 Woy Woy Bay's population at 423, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

423

Median age

47

Family households

75%

Lone person

20%

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)

$380/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$415/wk

Owner occupied

84%

Renter occupied

12%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

423

Median age: 47

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

17

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Against justice procedures5 (29.4%)
Assault4 (23.5%)
Theft3 (17.6%)
Drug offences2 (11.8%)
Other offences1 (5.9%)

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.

Walk Score

12

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

55

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

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Education

Schools in Woy Woy Bay.

Local schools for Woy Woy Bay

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Government School Catchment

Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus

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Woy Woy Public School

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Woy Woy South Public School

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© 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

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Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Woy Woy Bay.

What is the Woy Woy Bay postcode?
Woy Woy Bay is in the 2256 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
Where is Woy Woy Bay?
Woy Woy Bay is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2256, in the Central Coast Council region.
What is the average rent in Woy Woy Bay?
The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $415.
What schools are in Woy Woy Bay?
There are 20 schools serving Woy Woy Bay on this page, including Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus, Woy Woy Public School, Woy Woy South Public School.
How walkable is Woy Woy Bay?
Woy Woy Bay has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
What suburbs are near Woy Woy Bay?
Woy Woy Bay is close to Phegans Bay, Woy Woy, Horsfield Bay, Koolewong, Blackwall.
What is the population of Woy Woy Bay?
The population of Woy Woy Bay is approximately 423 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.

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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