Magenta, NSW 2261 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Magenta is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2261, home to 332 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Central Coast (NSW) local government area and roughly 70 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 332
- Median age
- 60 years
- Median household income
- $1,843 /week
- Median personal income
- $885 /week
- Median family income
- $2,062 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Central Coast (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Dobell
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $550 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,139
- Rent share of household income
- 30%
Schools
- Toukley Public School
- Tuggerawong Public School
- Gorokan Public School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 1.5 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
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, 63.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 352 resolvable premises in Magenta. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,034 across postcode 2261 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 991 violent offences, 640 theft, 408 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Magenta?
Magenta (NSW 2261) had 332 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 60. It sits within the Central Coast (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Magenta?
The median advertised rent in Magenta is $550/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Magenta?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Magenta covering government sectors. Nearest include: Toukley Public School (3.9 km), Tuggerawong Public School (5.1 km), Gorokan Public School (5.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Magenta?
Magenta is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Magenta?
Across postcode 2261, 3,034 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (991), theft (640), property damage (408). 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 Magenta?
In Magenta, 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 (63.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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