Point Clare
NSW 2250 • Greater Sydney
About Point Clare
Point Clare is a quiet, established residential suburb on the New South Wales Central Coast, located approximately 4 kilometres south-west of Gosford's central business district on the western shore of Brisbane Water, some 75 kilometres north of Sydney. The suburb falls within the Central Coast Council local government area and has a population of 3,974 with a notably mature demographic — a median age of 46 — reflecting its strong appeal to established families, long-term owner-occupiers, and retirees. Covering 3.3 square kilometres at moderate elevation, Point Clare is low-density residential in character with a strong sense of neighbourhood community.
Point Clare enjoys a peaceful bushland setting, with Brisbane Water National Park bordering the suburb to the south and waterway access along the broad expanse of Brisbane Water to the east. The suburb is served by Point Clare railway station on the Central Coast Line, offering train connections to Gosford and through to Sydney. Local amenities are modest, with residents typically relying on nearby Gosford and West Gosford for shopping, schools, and medical services. The combination of quiet streets, natural surroundings, and convenient rail access makes Point Clare a popular choice for families and sea-changers seeking a relaxed lifestyle within reach of Sydney.
Point Clare falls under postcode 2250 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
- Central Coast local bus routes — Gosford CBD and surrounding suburbs 10-15 min to Gosford
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ M1 Pacific Motorway nearby; Point Clare station provides direct rail access; Gosford is the main service hub
A residential suburb with limited local shops; most daily errands require driving to Gosford or West Gosford
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Central Mangrove Public School ICSEA 8864373 1156 1708 Wisemans Ferry Rd
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Gosford East Public School ICSEA 1017York & Webb Sts
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12 Penrose Crescent
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Erina High School ICSEA 996152 The Entrance Rd
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13 Frederick Street
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Gosford High School ICSEA 11574325 2048 Racecourse Rd
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Gosford Public School ICSEA 10494349 3600 Faunce St West
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Henry Kendall High School ICSEA 103002 4325 2110 50-64 Faunce St West
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Holgate Public School ICSEA 10474367 7444 189 Wattle Tree Road
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Kango/Commercial Rd
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Kariong Mountains High School ICSEA 9684340 0246 10 Festival Drive
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Kariong Public School ICSEA 10074340 1885 Langford Drive
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Kulnura Public School ICSEA 97502 4376 1264 9 Williams Rd
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Lisarow High School ICSEA 10144328 4599 2 The Ridgeway
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Lisarow Public School ICSEA 1035McDonalds Rd
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Narara Public School ICSEA 1008Newling St
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Glenvale School ICSEA 9634325 7783 Narara Creek Rd
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Narara Valley High School ICSEA 974Cnr Fountains & Pandala Rds
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47 Brisbane Water Drive
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Chertsey Primary School ICSEA 9354325 3963 Willow 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 Point Clare by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Point Clare Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Point Clare" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
42 state housing + 47 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 254
- 2. New Zealand 67
- 3. South Africa 54
- 4. China 38
- 5. Philippines 31
- 6. Scotland 27
- 7. India 25
- 8. Vietnam 24
- 9. Germany 23
- 10. United States 23
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)