Ettalong Beach
NSW 2257 • Greater Sydney
About Ettalong Beach
Ettalong Beach is a coastal suburb on the Central Coast of New South Wales, located about 86 kilometres north of Sydney on the southern shore of Brisbane Water where it meets Broken Bay. With a population of 5,161, the suburb has an older demographic profile with a median age of 54. Median household income is $1,077 per week, reflecting the suburb's mix of retirees and working families.
Ettalong Beach offers a laid-back seaside lifestyle with a popular beach, waterfront dining, weekend markets, and the Palm Beach ferry providing scenic access to Sydney's Northern Beaches. The suburb has a vibrant café and restaurant scene along The Esplanade and Memorial Avenue. It attracts retirees, sea-changers, and weekenders from Sydney. Nearby Woy Woy and Umina Beach provide additional shopping and services.
Ettalong Beach 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
- 53 — Woy Woy Station ~10min
- Palm Beach Ferry — Palm Beach (Sydney) ~25min
Commute to Sydney
🛣️ Ferry to Palm Beach is a scenic alternative. Woy Woy station is the main rail connection for the peninsula.
Compact suburb with shops, cafés and beach all within walking distance of most homes. Hilly terrain in some areas.
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 Ettalong Beach by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Ettalong Beach Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Ettalong Beach" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
9 state housing + 6 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 261
- 2. New Zealand 115
- 3. Thailand 31
- 4. South Africa 30
- 5. India 29
- 6. Scotland 29
- 7. United States 28
- 8. Philippines 27
- 9. Germany 25
- 10. Italy 23
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)