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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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
423
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
17
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.
12
0
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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
Woy Woy Public School
Woy Woy South 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 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.
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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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