Hamlyn Terrace

NSW 2259 • Greater Sydney

8,761
Population (2021)
$40,872
Median Income
5.21 km²
Area
$490/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyGrowth SuburbNew EstatesAffordableCentral Coast

About Hamlyn Terrace

Hamlyn Terrace is a rapidly growing residential suburb on the NSW Central Coast, located within the Central Coast Council area approximately 95 kilometres north of Sydney. With a population of around 8,760 and a median age of 36, it is one of the newer suburbs in the region with many modern housing estates. The suburb is predominantly home to young families of Australian and English ancestry.

Hamlyn Terrace offers a family-friendly lifestyle with new schools, parks and easy access to shopping at nearby Lakehaven and Tuggerah Westfield. The Pacific Highway runs along its southern border, providing convenient access to both Sydney and Newcastle. Residents enjoy proximity to the Central Coast's beaches, lakes and bushland, with The Entrance and Budgewoi Lake just a short drive away.

Hamlyn Terrace falls under postcode 2259 and is governed by Central Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wyong electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2259
Urban Area
Wyong - North-East
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.25°, 151.47°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
5.21 km²
Elevation
17m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wyong
6 km
N/A (bus or drive)
Tuggerah
8 km
N/A (bus or drive)
Warnervale
5 km
N/A (bus or drive)

Bus Services

  • 25 — Lakehaven to Wyong Station 20 min
  • 28 — Hamlyn Terrace to Tuggerah Westfield 15 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
95 km
By Train
1 hr 50 min (bus to Wyong then train)
By Bus
N/A (train connection required)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 15 min

🛣️ Pacific Highway and M1 Motorway provide road access; bus to Wyong or Warnervale for train

Walkability Car-Dependent

Some local amenities within walking distance for nearby residents, but most errands require a car.

🛒 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 Hamlyn Terrace by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Hamlyn Terrace Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$490
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.4%

12 state housing + 28 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,069
Census 2021
8,761
44.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,952
Income 2021
$40,872
36.5% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,740
Born Overseas 1,647

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 339
  • 2. India 250
  • 3. New Zealand 128
  • 4. Philippines 113
  • 5. South Africa 67
  • 6. China 48
  • 7. Scotland 48
  • 8. South Korea 36
  • 9. Ireland 29
  • 10. Zimbabwe 28

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 3,394
English 3,300
Scottish 776
Irish 766
Australian Aboriginal 571
Indian 379
Italian 240
German 231
Filipino 167
Dutch 120

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,957
Both parents born in Australia
2,137
Both parents born overseas
1,087
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
53.5%
No Religion
35.6%
Hinduism
1.6%
Buddhism
0.9%
Islam
0.7%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
637 (7.3%)
5-14 years
1,348 (15.4%)
15-19 years
606 (6.9%)
20-24 years
545 (6.2%)
25-34 years
1,113 (12.7%)
35-44 years
1,231 (14.1%)
45-54 years
1,012 (11.6%)
55-64 years
716 (8.2%)
65-74 years
700 (8.0%)
75-84 years
582 (6.6%)
85+ years
271 (3.1%)

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