Moving to Kincumber NSW 2251
What the official numbers say about living in Kincumber — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $400 a week, against a median household income of $1,321 a week.
About 65% of homes are owner-occupied and 18% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Kincumber grew 8% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (6,836 → 7,398 people).
Around 66% of households are families, averaging 2.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Afrikaans, Spanish, Portuguese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Kincumber scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (66% of workers), while 32% work from home.
Nearest train station: Point Clare, 6.7 km west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Davistown Pine Avenue Wharf, 3.7 km south-west.
Nearest airport: Somersby Airfield, 14.5 km north-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 48 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 16 schools · 2 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 8 parks · 1 beach — see them all on the Kincumber profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Kincumber Public School 150 m · Kincumber High School 1.3 km · Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 1.5 km · Coast Community Christian School 2.6 km · Green Point Christian College 3.1 km · Avoca Beach Public School 3.3 km · Erina High School 3.5 km · Brisbania Public School 3.7 km
Groceries: Coles Kincumber 1.2 km
Parks and reserves: Frost Reserve 450 m · Oberton Street Drainage Reserve 450 m · Pinyari Park 550 m · Patrick Croke Oval 800 m · Tuross Close Reserve 900 m · Broadwater Park 1.7 km · Goondari Reserve 2.6 km · Greenvale Road Playground 2.9 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Kincumber, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Laughing Kookaburra · Noisy Miner · Australian Magpie · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · White-faced Heron.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Kincumber, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kincumber here | 7,398 | — | 6/10 | 55% |
| Kincumber South | 721 | — | 3/10 | 56% |
| Green Point | 6,810 | — | 7/10 | 70% |
| Erina | 5,205 | — | 6/10 | 39% |
| Bensville | 2,500 | — | 9/10 | 70% |
| Avoca Beach | 4,708 | — | 10/10 | 47% |
| Macmasters Beach | 1,399 | — | 10/10 | 72% |
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 profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $400 a week, and about 18% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 8% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 6,836 people to 7,398. It sits about 48 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Point Clare station is roughly 6.7 km away. Local government is Central Coast council, and the federal seat is Robertson.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Kincumber vs Green Point · Kincumber vs Erina.
Nearby guides: Kincumber South · Green Point · Erina · Bensville · Avoca Beach · Macmasters Beach.
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