Woy Woy at a glance
Walk score
54
Somewhat walkable
Population
11.1k
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Woy Woy.
The postcode for Woy Woy is 2256 (NSW).
Woy Woy (2256) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Woy Woy has roughly 11,072 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Woy Woy scores 54/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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's population at 11,072, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (37%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
11,072
Median age
48
Family households
59%
Lone person
37%
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)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
11,072
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1,722
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.
54
0
95
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Woy Woy.
Local schools for Woy Woy
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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.
- What is the Woy Woy postcode?
- Woy Woy is in the 2256 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Woy Woy?
- Woy Woy is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2256, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Woy Woy?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Woy Woy?
- There are 20 schools serving Woy Woy 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?
- Woy Woy has a Walk Score of 54 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 95.
- What suburbs are near Woy Woy?
- Woy Woy is close to Woy Woy Bay, Phegans Bay, Horsfield Bay, Blackwall, Koolewong.
- What is the population of Woy Woy?
- The population of Woy Woy is approximately 11,072 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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