Holgate, NSW 2250 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Holgate is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2250, home to 1,023 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Hawkesbury local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 60 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$335 /wk
Population1,023
Median age43
Area9 km²
To CBD60 km
LGACentral Coast (NSW)

Demographics

Population
1,023
Median age
43 years
Median household income
$2,951 /week
Median personal income
$976 /week
Median family income
$2,919 /week
Average household size
3.3
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Central Coast (NSW)
Statistical region (SA4)
Central Coast
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Robertson
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$335 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$3,000
Rent share of household income
11%

Schools

  • Holgate Public School Primary · Government
  • Erina Heights Public School Primary · Government
  • Wamberal Public School Primary · Government
  • Lisarow Public School Primary · Government
  • Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 13 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Wattle Tree Rd Opp Holgate Public School bus · 151 m
  • Holgate Public School, Wattle Tree Rd bus · 196 m
  • Wattle Tree Rd At Manor Hill Cl bus · 501 m
  • Wattle Tree Rd After Paroo Rd bus · 615 m
  • Wattle Tree Rd At Bandalong Rd bus · 647 m

Lifestyle & amenities

No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.

Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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 85.8% of the 330 resolvable premises in Holgate. 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: 13.0%
  • Fibre to the Node: 85.8%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.2%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Holgate?

Holgate (NSW 2250) had 1,023 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 Holgate?

The median advertised rent in Holgate is $335/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Holgate?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Holgate covering government sectors. Nearest include: Holgate Public School (0.2 km), Erina Heights Public School (2.4 km), Wamberal Public School (3.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Holgate?

Holgate is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (85.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Holgate?

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 Holgate?

In Holgate, 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 Holgate?

13 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Holgate centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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