Moving to Woy Woy NSW 2256
What the official numbers say about living in Woy Woy — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $380 a week, against a median household income of $1,151 a week.
About 59% of homes are owner-occupied and 39% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Woy Woy grew 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (10,114 → 11,072 people).
Around 59% of households are families, averaging 2.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, China; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Spanish, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Woy Woy scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (56% of workers), while 34% work from home.
Nearest train station: Woy Woy, 1.1 km north.
Nearest railway halt: Wondabyne, 5.9 km west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Woy Woy Wharf, 1.4 km north.
Nearest airport: Palm Beach Water Airport, 10.2 km south.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 43 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 10 schools · 31 cafes & restaurants · 6 supermarkets · 21 parks · 3 beaches — see them all on the Woy Woy profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus 400 m · Woy Woy Public School 800 m · Woy Woy South Public School 950 m · St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School 1.8 km · Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus 1.8 km · Ettalong Public School 2.3 km · Umina Beach Public School 3.4 km · Brisbania Public School 3.9 km
Groceries: Coles 800 m · Woolworths Woy Woy 1.1 km · IGA 2.2 km · Ettalong Beach IGA 2.5 km · Coles 2.9 km · Woolworths 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: James Browne Park 450 m · Rogers Park 600 m · Stoney Park 650 m · Runway Park 1.1 km · Wallaby Reserve 1.3 km · Gurdon Reserve 1.3 km · Anderson Memorial Reserve 1.4 km · Pelican Park 1.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Woy Woy, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis · Australian Magpie · Noisy Miner · Australian Pelican · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Woy Woy, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woy Woy here | 11,072 | — | 2/10 | 53% |
| Blackwall | 1,941 | — | 4/10 | 44% |
| Ettalong Beach | 5,161 | — | 3/10 | 6% |
| Umina Beach | 17,372 | — | 4/10 | 23% |
| St Huberts Island | 1,080 | — | 9/10 | 4% |
| Booker Bay | 1,442 | — | 6/10 | 3% |
| Daleys Point | 705 | — | 9/10 | 77% |
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 2256 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Woy Woy profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $380 a week, and about 39% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 10,114 people to 11,072. It sits about 43 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Woy Woy station is roughly 1.1 km away. Local government is Central Coast council, and the federal seat is Robertson.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Woy Woy vs Ettalong Beach · Woy Woy vs Umina Beach.
Nearby guides: Blackwall · Ettalong Beach · Umina Beach · St Huberts Island · Booker Bay · Daleys Point.
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