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Peats Ridge

NSW 2250 • New South Wales

301
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
28.24 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Semi-RuralAcreageCentral Coast HinterlandLifestyleLow Density

About Peats Ridge

Peats Ridge is a semi-rural Central Coast locality in New South Wales, about 25 km north-west of Gosford and roughly 88 km north of Sydney. The dataset records a 2021 population of 301, reflecting a small dispersed community with acreage and rural-residential properties. Historically associated with orchards and market gardens, it now blends agricultural land use with commuter and lifestyle households. The area has a hinterland character with bushland, farms and low-density development.

Residents rely on nearby Somersby, Gosford and Central Coast centres for major retail, health and employment services. Local lifestyle is shaped by nurseries, equestrian properties and access to national-park and valley landscapes. Public transport is limited in the immediate locality, so most travel is by car to nearby bus and rail hubs. Peats Ridge appeals to households seeking space, privacy and a rural setting within reach of Sydney-Central Coast corridors.

Peats Ridge falls under postcode 2250 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the The Entrance electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2250
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Robertson
State Electorate
The Entrance
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.33°, 151.19°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
28.24 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Gosford Station
25 km
Not walkable
Narara Station
22 km
Not walkable
Ourimbah Station
19 km
Not walkable
Wyong Station
22 km
Not walkable

Bus Services

  • Regional bus links — Gosford and surrounding suburbs 40-75 min
  • District connector services — Somersby / Calga / Mangrove Mountain 20-50 min
  • School/community routes — Central Coast education centres 35-70 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
88 km
By Train
1 hr 35 min-2 hr 5 min (drive/bus to Gosford/Ourimbah + train)
By Bus
2 hr+ (multi-leg)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 35 min-2 hr 20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 20 min-1 hr 45 min

🛣️ Most commuters drive to rail stations on the Central Coast line for Sydney-bound trips.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Large lot sizes and dispersed amenities mean almost all day-to-day trips are by private vehicle.

🛒 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 Peats Ridge by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Peats Ridge Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
301
▲ 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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