Phegans Bay, NSW 2256 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Phegans Bay is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2256, home to 406 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
- 406
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $2,075 /week
- Median personal income
- $944 /week
- Median family income
- $2,571 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- 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
- $460 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,392
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus
- Woy Woy Public School
- Woy Woy South Public School
- Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus
- Ettalong Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 14 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 1 ferry stop, 86 bus stops
- Alkira Pde Opp Phegans Bay Rd
- Phegans Bay Rd At Woy Woy Bay Rd
- Wattle Cres At Olive Av
- Woy Woy Station, Platform 2
- Woy Woy Wharf
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 14 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 34 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 11 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 211 resolvable premises in Phegans 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Phegans Bay?
Phegans Bay (NSW 2256) had 406 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Central Coast (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Phegans Bay?
The median advertised rent in Phegans Bay is $460/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Phegans Bay?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Phegans Bay covering government sectors. Nearest include: Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus (1.4 km), Woy Woy Public School (1.8 km), Woy Woy South Public School (2.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Phegans Bay?
Phegans 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 Phegans 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 Phegans Bay?
In Phegans 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 Phegans Bay?
89 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Phegans Bay centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 14 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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