Long Jetty
NSW 2261 • Greater Sydney
About Long Jetty
Long Jetty is a coastal suburb on the Central Coast of New South Wales, located on a narrow peninsula between Tuggerah Lake and the Pacific Ocean. With a population of 6,736 at the 2021 census, it sits just 2 km south of The Entrance and 105 km north of Sydney. The suburb is part of the Central Coast Council and has a relaxed, beachside character with an increasingly creative and artistic community.
Long Jetty has undergone a revitalisation in recent years, with vintage shops, cafés and galleries popping up along The Entrance Road. Its lakeside setting and proximity to ocean beaches make it popular with young families, creatives and sea-changers looking for an affordable coastal lifestyle. The area offers swimming at Tuggerah Lake, nearby surf beaches at Toowoon Bay and Blue Bay, and a growing dining scene.
Long Jetty falls under postcode 2261 and is governed by Central Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the The Entrance electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 14X — Tuggerah Station via The Entrance 20 min
- 21, 22 — Gosford via Bateau Bay 40 min
- 25 — The Entrance, Toukley 10-15 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Bus to Tuggerah Station then train to Sydney. Gosford (21 km) is the nearest major centre.
Main strip along The Entrance Road is walkable with shops and cafés; outer areas more car-dependent
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bateau Bay Public School ICSEA 10294332 8000 2A Waratah Street
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10-12 Debra Anne Drive
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Berkeley Vale Public School ICSEA 9884388 1796 Pindarri Avenue
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4388 1899 Berkeley Rd
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Chittaway Bay Public School ICSEA 9924388 2188 101 Chittaway Road
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Brooke Avenue Public School ICSEA 9314333 1022 Brooke Ave
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Killarney Vale Public School ICSEA 9634388 1066 Hendricks Rd
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4332 2944 The Entrance Rd
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Shelly Beach Road
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The Entrance Public School ICSEA 9234332 2154 Oakland Ave
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Hick's Lane
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4385 6802 Bellevue Rd
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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 Long Jetty by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Long Jetty Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Long Jetty" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
172 state housing + 9 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 198
- 2. New Zealand 102
- 3. India 42
- 4. Scotland 34
- 5. Philippines 33
- 6. Indonesia 28
- 7. Malta 26
- 8. South Africa 23
- 9. Italy 22
- 10. China 18
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)