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Fountaindale

NSW 2258 • New South Wales

726
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
7.77 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Semi-RuralFamily-FriendlyCentral CoastBushlandQuiet

About Fountaindale

Fountaindale is a semi-rural suburb on the Central Coast of New South Wales, situated approximately 9 kilometres south of Wyong within the Central Coast Council local government area. The suburb recorded a population of around 631 in the 2011 census and is characterised by a leafy, spacious character with a mix of rural-residential lots and natural bushland. It sits within the Tuggerah Parish and is bordered by similar semi-rural suburbs including Ourimbah, Berkeley Vale, and Kangy Angy.

Fountaindale is best known as the home of a Rudolf Steiner School, which relocated from North Gosford, reflecting the area's appeal to families seeking an alternative lifestyle with natural surroundings. The suburb is quiet and predominantly residential, with daily needs met in nearby Wyong or Tuggerah, which offer major shopping centres, medical services, and transport connections. Its semi-rural setting makes it popular with families and those who value space and greenery within reach of the Central Coast's amenities.

Fountaindale falls under postcode 2258 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wyong electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2258
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Dobell
State Electorate
Wyong
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.33°, 151.34°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
7.77 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Ourimbah
3.5 km
Central Coast & Newcastle Line
Wyong
5.5 km
Central Coast & Newcastle Line

Bus Services

  • 79,81 — Wyong and Tuggerah via local stops ~15–25 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
82 km
By Train
Drive or bus to Ourimbah (~5 min), then train to Sydney Central (~1 hr 20 min)
By Bus
Local bus to Wyong, then train to Sydney
By Car (Peak)
~1 hr 15 min – 1 hr 45 min via M1 Pacific Motorway
By Car (Off-Peak)
~1 hr – 1 hr 15 min

🛣️ Fountaindale is within easy reach of Ourimbah and Wyong stations, making it feasible for Sydney commuters seeking more space and lower prices.

Walkability Car-Dependent

A semi-rural suburb with limited footpaths and no local shops. Daily errands require driving to nearby Wyong or Tuggerah, though buses provide some connectivity.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 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 Fountaindale by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Fountaindale Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Fountaindale" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
726
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

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