Moving to Copacabana NSW 2251
What the official numbers say about living in Copacabana — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $510 a week, against a median household income of $2,143 a week.
About 77% of homes are owner-occupied and 23% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Copacabana grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,690 → 2,809 people).
Around 80% of households are families, averaging 2.8 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Germany; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, German, Spanish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Copacabana sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (57% of workers), while 41% work from home.
Nearest train station: Woy Woy, 10.3 km west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Empire Bay Wharf, 6.5 km west.
Nearest airport: Palm Beach Water Airport, 15.1 km south-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 47 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 4 schools · 9 cafes & restaurants · 9 parks · 5 beaches — see them all on the Copacabana profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Copacabana Public School 400 m · Avoca Beach Public School 1.9 km · Coast Community Christian School 4.1 km · Kincumber Public School 4.3 km
Parks and reserves: Susan Fahey Park 300 m · Shaun Brinklow Park 350 m · Corribeg Reserve 1.1 km · Banavie Reserve 1.5 km · South End Point Park 1.8 km · Hunter Park 1.9 km · Jack Muller Picnic Area 2.6 km · Haezlett Park 2.7 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Copacabana, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Laughing Kookaburra · Noisy Miner · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Australian Magpie · Silver Gull.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Copacabana, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copacabana here | 2,809 | — | 10/10 | 33% |
| Avoca Beach | 4,708 | — | 10/10 | 47% |
| Macmasters Beach | 1,399 | — | 10/10 | 72% |
| North Avoca | 2,318 | — | 10/10 | 45% |
| Kincumber | 7,398 | — | 6/10 | 55% |
| Terrigal | 12,730 | — | 10/10 | 37% |
| Bensville | 2,500 | — | 9/10 | 70% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Central Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Robertson — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2251 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Copacabana profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $510 a week, and about 23% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,690 people to 2,809. It sits about 47 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Central Coast council, and the federal seat is Robertson.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Copacabana vs Avoca Beach · Copacabana vs Macmasters Beach.
Nearby guides: Avoca Beach · Macmasters Beach · North Avoca · Kincumber · Terrigal · Bensville.
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