Horsfield Bay, NSW 2256 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Horsfield Bay is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2256, home to 501 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Central Coast (NSW) local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 44 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 501
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $2,083 /week
- Median personal income
- $911 /week
- Median family income
- $2,483 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- 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
- $490 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus
- Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus
- Woy Woy South Public School
- Woy Woy Public School
- Umina Beach Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 51 bus stops
- Horsfield Rd At Woy Woy Rd
- Woy Woy Rd At Banyo Cl
- Woy Woy Rd Opp Banyo Cl
- Correa Bay Reserve, Woy Woy Rd
- Woy Woy Rd Opp 125
Lifestyle & amenities
- 23 parks and reserves
- 8 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), 43.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 100.0% of the 216 resolvable premises in Horsfield Bay. 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 Node: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,159 across postcode 2256 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 364 violent offences, 243 theft, 170 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Horsfield Bay?
Horsfield Bay (NSW 2256) had 501 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Central Coast (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Horsfield Bay?
The median advertised rent in Horsfield Bay is $490/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Horsfield Bay?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Horsfield Bay covering government sectors. Nearest include: Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus (1.9 km), Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus (2.3 km), Woy Woy South Public School (2.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Horsfield Bay?
Horsfield Bay is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Horsfield Bay?
Across postcode 2256, 1,159 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (364), theft (243), property damage (170). 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 Horsfield Bay?
In Horsfield Bay, 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 (43.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Horsfield Bay?
51 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Horsfield Bay centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 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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