Tuggerawong
NSW 2259 • Greater Sydney
About Tuggerawong
Tuggerawong is a lakeside suburb on the Central Coast of New South Wales, situated on the western shore of Tuggerah Lake approximately 7 km east of Wyong. With a population of around 1,285, it is a small, quiet residential area within the Central Coast Council local government area. The suburb has a median age of 43 and a strong Australian-born population (84%), with significant Indigenous representation at around 7% of residents. Median household incomes are moderate at around ,477 per week.
Tuggerawong offers a peaceful lakeside lifestyle with views across Tuggerah Lake. The suburb is popular with families and retirees who enjoy fishing, kayaking and birdwatching on the lake foreshore. Shopping, schools, and community services are available in nearby Wyong and at Tuggerah's large retail precinct. The area provides good value housing compared to nearby lake suburbs, with a relaxed, semi-rural atmosphere despite being within the Greater Sydney statistical area.
Tuggerawong falls under postcode 2259 and is governed by Central Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wyong electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 27 — Wyong to The Entrance via Tuggerawong 15 mins to Wyong
- 28 — Wyong to Noraville via lake suburbs 20 mins to Wyong
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ No train station in suburb; bus or drive to Wyong or Tuggerah for rail. Pacific Motorway accessible at Tuggerah and Warnervale.
Residential streets with limited footpaths; no local shops within walking distance, drive to Wyong or Tuggerah for services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Gwandalan Public School ICSEA 9534976 1318 Kanangra Drive
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Kanwal Public School ICSEA 9424392 3477 Craigie Ave
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Lake Munmorah High School ICSEA 9254358 1411 Carters Rd
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Lake Munmorah Public School ICSEA 950Carters Road
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29 Carters Road
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Mannering Park Public School ICSEA 9454359 1184 Vales Rd
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84 Gavenlock Road
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Cnr Sparks Road and Albert Warner Drive
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91 Sparks Road
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100 Alison Road
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HopeTown School ICSEA 7974353 2522 177 Pollock Ave
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Jilliby Public School ICSEA 9894355 1240 Jilliby Rd
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7-15 Panonia Road
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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 Tuggerawong by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Tuggerawong Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Tuggerawong" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
0 state housing + 7 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 43
- 2. New Zealand 28
- 3. Philippines 12
- 4. Scotland 10
- 5. South Korea 7
- 6. Netherlands 4
- 7. Indonesia 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)