The Entrance North, NSW 2261 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
The Entrance North is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2261, home to 1,619 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Central Coast (NSW) local government area and roughly 68 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,619
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,331 /week
- Median personal income
- $688 /week
- Median family income
- $1,835 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Central Coast (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Dobell
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $380 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 29%
Schools
- The Entrance Public School
- Tuggerawong Public School
- Toukley Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Within 1.6 km: 3 bus stops
- Magenta Shores Golf Course, Magenta Dr
- Hutton Rd Opp Wyuna Av
- Central Coast Highway After Wyuna Av
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 1 pub or bar
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, 65.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 92.4% of the 1,052 resolvable premises in The Entrance North. 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: 92.4%
- Fibre to the Building: 7.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,034 across postcode 2261 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 991 violent offences, 640 theft, 408 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of The Entrance North?
The Entrance North (NSW 2261) had 1,619 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Central Coast (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in The Entrance North?
The median advertised rent in The Entrance North is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in The Entrance North?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near The Entrance North covering government sectors. Nearest include: The Entrance Public School (4.2 km), Tuggerawong Public School (5.1 km), Toukley Public School (6.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in The Entrance North?
The Entrance North is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (92.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is The Entrance North?
Across postcode 2261, 3,034 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (991), theft (640), property damage (408). 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 The Entrance North?
In The Entrance North, 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 (65.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in The Entrance North?
3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the The Entrance North centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus 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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