St Huberts Island, NSW 2257 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
St Huberts Island is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2257, home to 1,080 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Central Coast (NSW) local government area and roughly 42 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,080
- Median age
- 58 years
- Median household income
- $1,605 /week
- Median personal income
- $753 /week
- Median family income
- $2,038 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.6
- Local government area
- Central Coast (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Robertson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $560 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,800
- Rent share of household income
- 35%
Schools
- Empire Bay Public School
- Pretty Beach Public School
- Ettalong Public School
- Brisbania Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 7 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 21 bus stops
- The Scenic Rd At Manly View Rd
- The Scenic Rd Opp Pauline St
- The Scenic Rd At Hats St
- Hats St At The Scenic Rd
- The Scenic Rd Opp Bouddi National Park
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 5 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
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), 40.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 53.9% of the 553 resolvable premises in St Huberts Island. 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: 46.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 53.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,294 across postcode 2257 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 413 violent offences, 236 theft, 191 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St Huberts Island?
St Huberts Island (NSW 2257) had 1,080 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 58. It sits within the Central Coast (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in St Huberts Island?
The median advertised rent in St Huberts Island is $560/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in St Huberts Island?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near St Huberts Island covering government sectors. Nearest include: Empire Bay Public School (2.1 km), Pretty Beach Public School (2.4 km), Ettalong Public School (3.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in St Huberts Island?
St Huberts Island is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (53.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is St Huberts Island?
Across postcode 2257, 1,294 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (413), theft (236), property damage (191). 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 St Huberts Island?
In St Huberts Island, 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 (40.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in St Huberts Island?
21 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the St Huberts Island centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 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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