Terrigal, NSW 2260 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Terrigal is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2260, home to 12,730 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Central Coast (NSW) local government area and roughly 54 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 12,730
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $2,056 /week
- Median personal income
- $906 /week
- Median family income
- $2,445 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- 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
- $520 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,492
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Wamberal Public School
- Terrigal Public School
- Terrigal High School
- Erina Heights Public School
- Holgate Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 40 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 75 bus stops
- Old Gosford Rd Before Plymouth Dr
- Old Gosford Rd Before Ghersi Av
- Plymouth Dr At Windsor Rd
- Central Coast Hwy After Ghersi Av
- Plymouth Dr At Hilltop Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 1 pub or bar
- 16 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 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), 52.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 72.8% of the 7,022 resolvable premises in Terrigal. 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: 27.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 72.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 827 across postcode 2260 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 281 violent offences, 164 theft, 108 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Terrigal?
Terrigal (NSW 2260) had 12,730 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Central Coast (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Terrigal?
The median advertised rent in Terrigal is $520/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Terrigal?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Terrigal covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wamberal Public School (1.8 km), Terrigal Public School (1.9 km), Terrigal High School (2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Terrigal?
Terrigal is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (72.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Terrigal?
Across postcode 2260, 827 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (281), theft (164), property damage (108). 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 Terrigal?
In Terrigal, 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 (52.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Terrigal?
75 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Terrigal centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 40 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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