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Kanwal

NSW 2259 • Greater Sydney

4,194
Population (2021)
$33,904
Median Income
2.43 km²
Area
37m
Elevation
Family-FriendlyAffordableLakesideCentral CoastSporting Community

About Kanwal

Kanwal is a residential suburb on the Central Coast of New South Wales, located approximately 100 kilometres north of Sydney and 9 kilometres northeast of Wyong. With a population of around 4,200 residents, it is a family-oriented community situated just west of Tuggerah Lake. The suburb name is said to mean "snakes indeed" in a local Aboriginal language, reflecting the area's natural heritage.

The suburb is dominated by the Wyong Rugby League Club which serves as a community hub with sporting ovals, netball courts, and a youth centre. Kanwal offers affordable housing for families with good access to Lake Haven Shopping Centre, local parks including Craigie Park facing Tuggerah Lake, and proximity to Wyong Hospital. The area attracts families seeking affordable living on the Central Coast with reasonable access to Sydney.

Kanwal falls under postcode 2259 and is governed by Central Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wyong electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2259
Urban Area
Wyong - North-East
LGA
Central Coast
Federal Electorate
Dobell
State Electorate
Wyong
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.26°, 151.48°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.43 km²
Elevation
37m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Warnervale
4 km
Central Coast & Newcastle Line
Wyong
6 km
Central Coast & Newcastle Line

Bus Services

  • 27, 28, 29, 30 — Lake Haven, Wyong Station 15-25 min
  • 27 — Westfield Tuggerah 20 min

Commute to Sydney

Distance
105 km
By Train
1h 40min (from Wyong)
By Car (Peak)
1h 40min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 20min

🛣️ Bus to Wyong Station then train to Sydney Central; NSW TrainLink services available

Walkability Car-Dependent

Local shops within walking distance; car needed for major shopping and commuting

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
45 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,099
Census 2021
4,194
▲ 2.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,116
Income 2021
$33,904
▲ 35.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,221
Born Overseas 576

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 148
  • 2. New Zealand 61
  • 3. Philippines 33
  • 4. Scotland 30
  • 5. India 27
  • 6. China 23
  • 7. United States 21
  • 8. Italy 17
  • 9. Ireland 13
  • 10. Thailand 13
  • 11. South Africa 12
  • 12. South Korea 10
  • 13. Netherlands 10
  • 14. Germany 8
  • 15. Malta 8

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,740
English 1,550
Irish 377
Scottish 373
Australian Aboriginal 288
German 121
Italian 82
Maltese 48
Dutch 46
Filipino 46

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,497
Both parents born in Australia
712
Both parents born overseas
490
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
48.5%
No Religion
36.2%
Buddhism
1.1%
Hinduism
0.5%
Islam
0.5%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
209 (5.0%)
5-14 years
461 (11.0%)
15-19 years
260 (6.2%)
20-24 years
254 (6.1%)
25-34 years
467 (11.1%)
35-44 years
431 (10.3%)
45-54 years
484 (11.5%)
55-64 years
462 (11.0%)
65-74 years
476 (11.3%)
75-84 years
395 (9.4%)
85+ years
295 (7.0%)

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