St Huberts Island
NSW 2257 • Greater Sydney
About St Huberts Island
St Huberts Island is a unique canal estate suburb on the Central Coast of New South Wales, connected to the mainland at Daleys Point and lying 5 kilometres east of Woy Woy and 88 kilometres north of Sydney. The island covers just 0.6 square kilometres and had a population of approximately 1,080 at the 2021 census, giving it a relatively high residential density. It falls within the Central Coast Council local government area and is accessible via a single road causeway.
The suburb offers a distinctive waterfront lifestyle with canals threading through the residential streets, providing many homes with direct water access and private jetties. Residents enjoy boating, fishing, and paddling on the peaceful Brisbane Water estuary. Woy Woy provides nearby shopping and train services. St Huberts Island appeals strongly to retirees, sea-changers, and weekenders drawn by its peaceful island ambience and proximity to Sydney.
St Huberts Island falls under postcode 2257 and is governed by Central Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Terrigal electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 068,069 — Woy Woy Station 10-15 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Woy Woy station offers regular Sydney Trains services. Morning peak trains can fill quickly; booking a seat is recommended.
The island's single access point and distance from shops means a car is needed for most errands. The local streets are pleasant to walk or cycle within the estate itself.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Empire Bay Public School ICSEA 10394369 1796 234 Empire Bay Drive
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Ettalong Public School ICSEA 97502 4341 3550 Karingi St
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Veron Rd
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Umina Public School ICSEA 1010Sydney Ave
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 St Huberts Island by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View St Huberts Island Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "St Huberts Island" under Suburb
Housing 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 49
- 2. New Zealand 24
- 3. Italy 14
- 4. Malta 14
- 5. South Africa 14
- 6. Philippines 8
- 7. India 6
- 8. Scotland 6
- 9. Egypt 5
- 10. Germany 5
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)