Erina, NSW 2250 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Erina is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2250, home to 5,205 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Hawkesbury local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 60 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,205
- Median age
- 61 years
- Median household income
- $1,010 /week
- Median personal income
- $607 /week
- Median family income
- $1,552 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Central Coast (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Robertson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $380 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,146
- Rent share of household income
- 38%
Schools
- Erina High School
- Woodport Public School
- Erina Heights Public School
- Chertsey Primary School
- Kincumber High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 25 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 72 bus stops
- Erina Fair, Stand G
- Karalta Rd At Bronzewing Dr
- Karalta Rd Opp Bronzewing Dr
- Erina Fair, Stand F
- Erina Fair, Stand E
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 25 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 19 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 4 supermarkets
- 23 playgrounds
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), 59.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 76.5% of the 4,018 resolvable premises in Erina. 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: 14.3%
- Fibre to the Building: 9.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 76.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4,958 across postcode 2250 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,373 violent offences, 1,298 theft, 536 property damage.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Erina?
Erina (NSW 2250) had 5,205 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 61. It sits within the Central Coast (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Erina?
The median advertised rent in Erina is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Erina?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Erina covering government sectors. Nearest include: Erina High School (1 km), Woodport Public School (1.3 km), Erina Heights Public School (2.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Erina?
Erina is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (76.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Erina?
Across postcode 2250, 4,958 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,373), theft (1,298), property damage (536). 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 Erina?
In Erina, 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 (59.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Erina?
72 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Erina centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 25 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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