Ourimbah, NSW 2258 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Ourimbah is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2258, home to 4,019 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Central Coast (NSW) local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 61 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,019
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,940 /week
- Median personal income
- $840 /week
- Median family income
- $2,219 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Central Coast (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Dobell
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Ourimbah Public School
- Lisarow Public School
- Lisarow High School
- Narara Public School
- Niagara Park Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 46 bus stops
- Pacific Hwy After Walmsley Rd
- Pacific Hwy Opp Walmsley Rd
- Ourimbah Shopping Centre, Pacific Hwy
- Pacific Hwy Opp Ourimbah Shopping Centre
- Ourimbah Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 6 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 30 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 library
- 17 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), 59.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 65.2% of the 1,748 resolvable premises in Ourimbah. 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: 30.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 65.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 2.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 377 across postcode 2258 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 22% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 112 theft, 104 violent offences, 42 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ourimbah?
Ourimbah (NSW 2258) had 4,019 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Central Coast (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Ourimbah?
The median advertised rent in Ourimbah is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Ourimbah?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Ourimbah covering government sectors. Nearest include: Ourimbah Public School (1.1 km), Lisarow Public School (2 km), Lisarow High School (2.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Ourimbah?
Ourimbah is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (65.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Ourimbah?
Across postcode 2258, 377 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (112), violent (104), vehicle theft (42). 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 Ourimbah?
In Ourimbah, 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 (59.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Ourimbah?
48 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Ourimbah centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 bus stops, 2 train 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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