Copacabana, NSW 2251 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Copacabana is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2251, home to 2,809 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Central Coast (NSW) local government area and roughly 47 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,809
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $2,143 /week
- Median personal income
- $893 /week
- Median family income
- $2,403 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Central Coast (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Robertson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $510 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,300
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Kincumber Public School
- Kincumber High School
- Avoca Beach Public School
- Copacabana Public School
- Brisbania Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 54 bus stops
- The Scenic Rd At Doyle St
- The Scenic Rd Opp Doyle St
- 737 The Scenic Rd
- The Scenic Rd Opp 737
- Cullens Rd Opp 95
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 45.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 99.9% of the 1,579 resolvable premises in Copacabana. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 99.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 809 across postcode 2251 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 239 violent offences, 172 theft, 120 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Copacabana?
Copacabana (NSW 2251) had 2,809 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Central Coast (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Copacabana?
The median advertised rent in Copacabana is $510/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Copacabana?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Copacabana covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kincumber Public School (1.7 km), Kincumber High School (2.6 km), Avoca Beach Public School (2.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Copacabana?
Copacabana is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (99.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Copacabana?
Across postcode 2251, 809 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (239), theft (172), property damage (120). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Copacabana?
In Copacabana, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (45.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Copacabana?
54 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Copacabana centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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