Booker Bay
NSW 2257 • Greater Sydney
About Booker Bay
Booker Bay is a residential suburb on the Central Coast of New South Wales, nestled on the shores of Brisbane Water about 4 kilometres south-east of Woy Woy and 16 kilometres south of Gosford. The suburb covers just 0.5 square kilometres at an elevation of 3 metres and is bordered by the calm waterways of Brisbane Water, giving it a distinctly waterfront character. The 2016 Census recorded a population of 1,326 residents, and the suburb sits within the Central Coast Council local government area approximately 82 kilometres north of Sydney.
Booker Bay is a sought-after waterfront enclave prized for its quiet residential ambience and immediate access to the water — residents enjoy boating, kayaking, and fishing directly from their backyards or the local foreshore. The broader Woy Woy peninsula area, including Ettalong Beach and Umina Beach, provides shopping, dining, and beach access nearby. Woy Woy station (on the Central Coast/Main North Line) is just 4 kilometres away, making Booker Bay surprisingly well connected for a suburban waterfront locale and popular with both Sydney commuters seeking a coastal lifestyle and retirees drawn by the peaceful waterway setting.
Booker Bay falls under postcode 2257 and is governed by Central Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gosford electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Busways routes 67, 68 — Woy Woy station & Ettalong Beach Approx 10–15 min to Woy Woy
- Busways local services — Umina Beach, Gosford Approx 20–30 min to Gosford
Commute to Sydney
🛣️ Woy Woy station (4 km) is the primary rail access; Gosford is the regional hub; ferry services also operate on Brisbane Water
A compact waterfront suburb where local foreshore walks are excellent; basic services require a short drive to Woy Woy or Ettalong Beach, but the train station is reachable by bus.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Empire Bay Public School ICSEA 10394369 1796 234 Empire Bay Drive
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Ettalong Public School ICSEA 97502 4341 3550 Karingi St
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Veron Rd
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Umina Public School ICSEA 1010Sydney Ave
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Booker Bay by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Booker Bay Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Booker Bay" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
8 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 76
- 2. New Zealand 35
- 3. South Africa 12
- 4. United States 11
- 5. Malta 9
- 6. Netherlands 7
- 7. Scotland 7
- 8. China 5
- 9. Germany 5
- 10. Ireland 5
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)