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Terrigal

NSW 2260 • Greater Sydney

12,730
Population (2021)
$47,112
Median Income
8.69 km²
Area
$520/wk
Median Rent
Beach LifestyleResort AtmospherePremium CoastalSea Change

About Terrigal

Terrigal is the Central Coast's most prestigious beach suburb, where nearly 13,000 residents enjoy a stunning beach, quality dining, and resort-style atmosphere. The headland, beach, and Haven provide varied coastal experiences. The median income reflects its desirable address, though tourism shapes the local economy.

The Esplanade and surrounding streets offer quality restaurants, cafes, and boutique shopping. The beach is excellent—sheltered, scenic, and maintained to resort standard. Terrigal attracts sea-changers, retirees seeking coastal lifestyle, and weekenders from Sydney. It's the Central Coast's showpiece—polished, pretty, and perpetually popular.

Terrigal falls under postcode 2260 and is governed by Central Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Terrigal electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2260
Urban Area
Gosford - East
LGA / Council
Central Coast
Federal Electorate
Robertson
State Electorate
Terrigal
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.45°, 151.43°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
8.69 km²
Elevation
68m

🛒 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 Terrigal by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Terrigal Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$520
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,492
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
43 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.6%

21 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
11,349
Census 2021
12,730
▲ 12.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,168
Income 2021
$47,112
▲ 23.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 9,465
Born Overseas 2,696

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 897
  • 2. New Zealand 236
  • 3. South Africa 188
  • 4. Scotland 97
  • 5. United States 86
  • 6. China 84
  • 7. Ireland 61
  • 8. India 60
  • 9. Netherlands 49
  • 10. Italy 48

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,653
Australian 4,517
Irish 1,707
Scottish 1,450
Italian 474
German 427
Australian Aboriginal 260
Chinese 229
Dutch 217
New Zealander 152

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

6,934
Both parents born in Australia
3,333
Both parents born overseas
1,842
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
51.5%
No Religion
40.0%
Buddhism
1.1%
Hinduism
0.6%
Islam
0.4%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
630 (4.9%)
5-14 years
1,649 (13.0%)
15-19 years
801 (6.3%)
20-24 years
654 (5.1%)
25-34 years
1,255 (9.9%)
35-44 years
1,562 (12.3%)
45-54 years
1,779 (14.0%)
55-64 years
1,651 (13.0%)
65-74 years
1,614 (12.7%)
75-84 years
905 (7.1%)
85+ years
233 (1.8%)

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