Summerland Point, NSW 2259 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Summerland Point is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2259, home to 2,708 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Cessnock local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 75 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,708
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $1,312 /week
- Median personal income
- $646 /week
- Median family income
- $1,570 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Central Coast (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Shortland
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,730
- Rent share of household income
- 30%
Schools
- Gwandalan Public School
- Nords Wharf Public School
- Mannering Park Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 17 bus stops
- Government Rd At Gordon Av
- Ginganup Rd Before Government Rd
- Ginganup Rd Opp Murrumbong Rd
- Cams Bvd Opp Yeramba Rd
- Summerland Rd Opp Kapala Av
Lifestyle & amenities
- 12 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 6 playgrounds
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 50.9% of the 1,323 resolvable premises in Summerland Point. 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: 50.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 24.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 24.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4,851 across postcode 2259 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,487 violent offences, 1,178 theft, 599 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Summerland Point?
Summerland Point (NSW 2259) had 2,708 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 Summerland Point?
The median advertised rent in Summerland Point is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Summerland Point?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Summerland Point covering government sectors. Nearest include: Gwandalan Public School (1.4 km), Nords Wharf Public School (3.5 km), Mannering Park Public School (3.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Summerland Point?
Summerland Point is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (50.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Summerland Point?
Across postcode 2259, 4,851 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,487), theft (1,178), property damage (599). 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 Summerland Point?
In Summerland Point, 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.
What public transport options are in Summerland Point?
17 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Summerland Point centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 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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