The Entrance
NSW 2261 • Greater Sydney
About The Entrance
The Entrance is a scenic waterfront suburb on the Central Coast of New South Wales, approximately 90 kilometres north of Sydney within the Central Coast City Council area. The suburb takes its name from the narrow channel connecting Tuggerah Lake to the Tasman Sea — a feature that gives the area its distinctive character and draws visitors year-round. With a population of 4,244 and a median age of 50, The Entrance has a strong retiree and sea-change community, with many long-term residents attracted by the relaxed lakeside and coastal lifestyle.
The suburb's main street along Memorial Drive and The Entrance Road is lined with cafes, fish and chip shops, and casual dining, with a Coles at Lakeside Plaza catering to everyday grocery needs. The Entrance is famous for its daily pelican feeding at the foreshore — a long-running local tradition — while Tuggerah Lake offers opportunities for kayaking, fishing, and waterfront walks. Bus services connect to nearby Wyong railway station, from which trains run to Sydney, making The Entrance an appealing destination for retirees, weekenders, and those seeking an affordable, community-oriented coastal lifestyle on the Central Coast.
The Entrance 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
- Red Bus Services Central Coast — Wyong Station / Gosford 15-25 min to Wyong
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ No train station within the suburb; bus to Wyong station required; M1 Pacific Motorway for car travel to Sydney
The Memorial Drive foreshore and main street are walkable for cafes, shops, and daily errands; a car is needed for larger supermarkets and services
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesLakeside Plaza The Entrance Road The Entrance 2261 NSW
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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Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near The Entrance, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
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 The Entrance by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View The Entrance Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "The Entrance" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
75 state housing + 53 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 123
- 2. India 90
- 3. New Zealand 80
- 4. Philippines 59
- 5. China 37
- 6. Malta 28
- 7. Italy 25
- 8. Scotland 25
- 9. Bangladesh 19
- 10. Thailand 18
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)