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Cedar Brush Creek

NSW 2259 • New South Wales

125
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
40.68 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralBushlandSemi-RuralQuiet
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About Cedar Brush Creek

Cedar Brush Creek is a small rural locality in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, situated approximately 24 kilometres north-west of Wyong along the upper reaches of the Wyong River. The locality falls within the Central Coast Council local government area and covers a substantial land area of around 40 square kilometres, though its permanent population of approximately 125 residents reflects its largely undeveloped, bushland character. The area takes its name from the cedar brush forests that historically lined its creek valleys, and retains much of that natural bush character today.

The surrounding landscape is dominated by dense bushland, state forests, and acreage properties, offering a quiet rural lifestyle well removed from the urbanised sections of the Central Coast. Residents rely on Wyong and the broader Central Coast centres of Gosford and Tuggerah for shopping, schools, and healthcare, all accessible via the Pacific Highway. Cedar Brush Creek appeals to those seeking rural acreage living within striking distance of both Sydney and the Central Coast's beaches and services.

Cedar Brush Creek falls under postcode 2259 and is governed by the Central Coast Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Shortland, while state elections fall under the Wyong electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2259
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Central Coast
Federal Electorate
Shortland
State Electorate
Wyong
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.21°, 151.38°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
40.68 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2259

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2259, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,258
Median 2023–24
$57,267
▲ 23.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$67,886

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2259; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wyong
24 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • Limited local services — Wyong / Gosford 40-60 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
90 km
By Train
Drive to Wyong station (~24 km), then ~1 hr 20 min by train to Central Station
By Car (Peak)
90-120 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
75-90 min

🛣️ Pacific Motorway (M1) provides the main road corridor south to Sydney

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A rural bushland locality with no retail or services accessible on foot; car is essential for daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
125
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Central Coast Local Government Area, which contains Cedar Brush Creek. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
208 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.9%
Motor vehicle theft
171.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 2.5%
Non-DV assault
430.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
14.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Steal from vehicle
336 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.3%
View all 62 offence types for Central Coast →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cedar Brush Creek known for? +

Cedar Brush Creek is known for its dense bushland, the scenic upper Wyong River valley, and its rural acreage character. The locality's name references the cedar brush forests that historically characterised the area, and it remains one of the more naturally intact localities on the Central Coast.

How far is Cedar Brush Creek from Sydney? +

Cedar Brush Creek is approximately 90 kilometres north of the Sydney CBD, typically a 75–120 minute drive via the Pacific Motorway (M1), depending on traffic conditions.

Does Cedar Brush Creek have public transport? +

Cedar Brush Creek has very limited public transport. The nearest train station is Wyong, approximately 24 kilometres away. A car is essential for getting around; some local bus routes connect to Wyong and Gosford.

What is the population of Cedar Brush Creek? +

Cedar Brush Creek had a population of approximately 125 residents according to the 2021 Census, spread across a large locality of around 40 square kilometres of predominantly bushland terrain on the Central Coast.

Is Cedar Brush Creek a good place to live? +

Cedar Brush Creek suits those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle with acreage and natural surrounds, within an hour's drive of Sydney and the Central Coast's beaches and amenities. It is best suited to those comfortable with car dependency and rural self-sufficiency.

What is the postcode for Cedar Brush Creek? +

The postcode for Cedar Brush Creek is 2259, shared with other Central Coast localities including Yarramalong and Jilliby in the Wyong River valley region.

Is Cedar Brush Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Cedar Brush Creek is part of the Central Coast LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.