Doyalson, NSW 2262 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Doyalson is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2262, home to 299 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Central Coast (NSW) local government area and roughly 79 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 299
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,433 /week
- Median personal income
- $714 /week
- Median family income
- $1,635 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Central Coast (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Shortland
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $370 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,692
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Northlakes Public School
- Northlakes High School
- Blue Haven Public School
- Budgewoi Public School
- Gorokan High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 35 bus stops
- Wills Rd At Scenic Dr
- Wills Rd After Perouse Av
- Wills Rd Opp Richardson Rd
- Colongra Power Station, Scenic Dr
- Scenic Dr Opp Colongra Power Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 12 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 playground
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 54.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 53.6% of the 168 resolvable premises in Doyalson. 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: 42.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 53.6%
- Fixed Wireless: 3.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,371 across postcode 2262 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 15% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 525 violent offences, 271 theft, 166 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Doyalson?
Doyalson (NSW 2262) had 299 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Central Coast (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Doyalson?
The median advertised rent in Doyalson is $370/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Doyalson?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Doyalson covering government sectors. Nearest include: Northlakes Public School (1.4 km), Northlakes High School (1.6 km), Blue Haven Public School (2.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Doyalson?
Doyalson is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (53.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Doyalson?
Across postcode 2262, 1,371 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (525), theft (271), property damage (166). 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 Doyalson?
In Doyalson, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (54.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Doyalson?
35 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Doyalson centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 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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