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San Remo

NSW 2262 • Greater Sydney

4,434
Population (2021)
$71,500
Median Household Income
2.28 km²
Area
$380/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyAffordableYoung Families

About San Remo

San Remo is a residential suburb on the Central Coast of New South Wales, located approximately 107 kilometres north of Sydney within the Central Coast Council local government area. Home to around 4,400 residents, the suburb sits adjacent to Budgewoi Lake and the Tuggerah Lakes system, giving it a pleasant semi-lakeside character. San Remo borders Doyalson, Blue Haven, and Charmhaven and is part of the rapidly growing northern Central Coast corridor.

San Remo offers a family-friendly community lifestyle with a relaxed suburban feel typical of the Central Coast region. The suburb is home to Northlakes High School and Northlakes Public School, making it attractive for families with school-age children. Everyday amenities including shopping, medical services, and community facilities are available locally and in the adjacent Lake Haven area, while commuters can access the Sydney network via Wyong station on the Central Coast Line, around 8 kilometres away.

San Remo falls under postcode 2262 and is governed by Central Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Swansea electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2262
Urban Area
Wyong - North-East
LGA / Council
Central Coast
Federal Electorate
Shortland
State Electorate
Swansea
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.21°, 151.52°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.28 km²
Elevation
12m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in San Remo for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$780K
97 sales · ▲ 11.7% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,625
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
34 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.5%

16 state housing + 8 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wyong Station
8 km
Not walkable

Bus Services

  • Local Central Coast buses — Wyong / Lake Haven / Toukley 15–25 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
107 km
By Train
~90 min from Wyong to Central Station
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 30 min–2 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 15 min

🛣️ Central Coast & Newcastle Line from Wyong; M1 Pacific Motorway by car

Walkability Car-Dependent

Suburban streets are walkable within the local area, but most amenities require a short drive; no walkable train station

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Pacific Highway San Remo 2262 NSW

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Central Coast Local Government Area, which contains San Remo. 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)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,351
Census 2021
4,434
▲ 1.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$27,248
Personal Income 2021
$34,216
▲ 25.6% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$34,216 / yr
$658/wk
Household
$71,500 / yr
$1375/wk
Family
$77,324 / yr
$1487/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,836
Born Overseas 364

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 83
  • 2. New Zealand 72
  • 3. Philippines 23
  • 4. Scotland 13
  • 5. Italy 11
  • 6. Chile 9
  • 7. Thailand 9
  • 8. United States 9
  • 9. Malta 8
  • 10. South Africa 7

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,002
English 1,856
Australian Aboriginal 469
Scottish 444
Irish 421
German 154
Italian 101
New Zealander 60
Maltese 59
Dutch 51

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,126
Both parents born in Australia
487
Both parents born overseas
547
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
48.4%
Christianity
43.8%
Buddhism
0.5%
Hinduism
0.2%
Islam
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
328 (7.4%)
5-14 years
632 (14.3%)
15-19 years
283 (6.4%)
20-24 years
341 (7.7%)
25-34 years
667 (15.0%)
35-44 years
472 (10.6%)
45-54 years
611 (13.8%)
55-64 years
509 (11.5%)
65-74 years
353 (8.0%)
75-84 years
171 (3.9%)
85+ years
72 (1.6%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are in San Remo NSW? +

San Remo has two government schools: Northlakes Public School (K–6) and Northlakes High School (Years 7–12), both located within the suburb.

What is the nearest train station to San Remo NSW? +

The nearest train station is Wyong, located approximately 8 kilometres away and served by the Central Coast & Newcastle Line, with trains running to Sydney Central in around 90 minutes.

How far is San Remo from Sydney? +

San Remo is approximately 107 kilometres north of Sydney, about 1 hour 15 minutes by car via the M1 Pacific Motorway under normal conditions.

What lake is near San Remo NSW? +

San Remo borders Budgewoi Lake, which forms part of the Tuggerah Lakes system — a popular area for fishing, boating, and waterside recreation on the Central Coast.

What is the average income in San Remo? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in San Remo is about $658 per week (around $34,200 per year). The median household income is $1,375 per week and the median family income is $1,487 per week.

What is the median house price in San Remo? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $780,000, up 11.7% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of San Remo? +

The median age in San Remo is 34. The largest age group is 25–34 (667 residents, around 15%). Around 28% of residents are under 20 and about 13% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is San Remo a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. San Remo 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.

What is the population of San Remo? +

San Remo had a population of 4,434 at the 2021 Census, up 1.9% from 4,351 in 2016.

How much is rent in San Remo? +

In San Remo, the median weekly rent is $380, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,625 (2021 Census).