Patonga, NSW 2256 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Patonga is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2256, home to 235 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
- 235
- Median age
- 65 years
- Median household income
- $1,069 /week
- Median personal income
- $720 /week
- Median family income
- $1,531 /week
- Average household size
- 1.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.6
- 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
- $390 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 36%
Schools
- Umina Beach Public School
- Brooklyn Public School
- Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 ferry stop, 11 bus stops
- Patonga St At Brisk St
- Bay St Opp Brisk St
- Patonga St After Brisk St
- Bay St Opp Meroo Av
- Patonga Wharf
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 restaurants
- 2 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 4 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 90.5% of the 304 resolvable premises in Patonga. 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: 9.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 90.5%
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 Patonga?
Patonga (NSW 2256) had 235 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 65. It sits within the Central Coast (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Patonga?
The median advertised rent in Patonga is $390/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Patonga?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Patonga covering government sectors. Nearest include: Umina Beach Public School (5 km), Brooklyn Public School (5.1 km), Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus (6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Patonga?
Patonga is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (90.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Patonga?
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 Patonga?
In Patonga, 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 Patonga?
12 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Patonga centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 11 bus stops, 1 ferry stop. 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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