Moving to Kincumber South NSW 2251
What the official numbers say about living in Kincumber South — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $310 a week, against a median household income of $721 a week.
About 87% of homes are owner-occupied and 10% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Kincumber South grew 6% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (681 → 721 people).
Around 43% of households are families, averaging 1.7 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Spanish, Samoan, French.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Kincumber South scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (62% of workers), while 35% work from home.
Nearest train station: Woy Woy, 5.7 km west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Davistown Pine Avenue Wharf, 2.2 km south-west.
Nearest airport: Palm Beach Water Airport, 13.1 km south-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 46 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 12 schools · 3 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 13 parks — see them all on the Kincumber South profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Coast Community Christian School 1.5 km · Kincumber Public School 1.7 km · Kincumber High School 1.7 km · Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 1.8 km · Brisbania Public School 2.4 km · Green Point Christian College 2.9 km · Empire Bay Public School 3.3 km · Avoca Beach Public School 4.5 km
Groceries: Coles Kincumber 1.5 km
Parks and reserves: Frost Reserve 1.3 km · Broadwater Park 1.3 km · Pinyari Park 1.4 km · Tuross Close Reserve 1.7 km · Ben Davis Reserve 2 km · Pine Avenue Reserve 2 km · Oberton Street Drainage Reserve 2.1 km · Patrick Croke Oval 2.2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Kincumber South, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Laughing Kookaburra · Australian Pelican · Little Pied Cormorant · Noisy Miner · Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Kincumber South, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kincumber South here | 721 | — | 3/10 | 56% |
| Kincumber | 7,398 | — | 6/10 | 55% |
| Bensville | 2,500 | — | 9/10 | 70% |
| Davistown | 2,602 | — | 6/10 | 18% |
| Empire Bay | 2,522 | — | 7/10 | 57% |
| Saratoga | 3,982 | — | 9/10 | 38% |
| Green Point | 6,810 | — | 7/10 | 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 Kincumber South profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $310 a week, and about 10% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 6% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 681 people to 721. It sits about 46 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Woy Woy station is roughly 5.7 km away. Local government is Central Coast council, and the federal seat is Robertson.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Kincumber South vs Bensville · Kincumber South vs Davistown.
Nearby guides: Kincumber · Bensville · Davistown · Empire Bay · Saratoga · Green Point.
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