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Wyong Creek

NSW 2259 • New South Wales

476
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
27.08 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Wyong Creek

Wyong Creek is a small rural locality on the Central Coast of New South Wales, situated in the Wyong Creek valley approximately 15 kilometres west of Wyong township. The area covers a substantial 27 square kilometres of hilly, bushland terrain and has a small population of around 476 residents. The locality is characterised by hobby farms, semi-rural acreage properties, and remnant bushland within the Watagans area. It falls within the Central Coast Council local government area.

Life in Wyong Creek revolves around the semi-rural lifestyle — residents enjoy the peace and privacy of acreage living surrounded by native bushland, with easy access to the creek for recreation. The locality is a drawcard for those seeking an escape from suburban density while remaining within driving distance of the Central Coast's services at Wyong, Tuggerah, and the Pacific Motorway. There is a close-knit rural community feel, with some residents running small livestock and horticultural properties. Most daily errands require a trip to Wyong or Tuggerah.

Wyong 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
27.08 km²
Population Density
18 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

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

🏡House
$2.8M
5 sales · ▲ 62.3% 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.

💰 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 Station
14 km
N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
90 km
By Train
~75 min from Wyong to Central (drive to station required)
By Car (Peak)
90-110 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
70-80 min

🛣️ M1 Pacific Motorway accessible via Wyong; car is essential for daily travel

Walkability Car-Dependent

Entirely car-dependent rural locality with no footpaths or public transport within the area

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
476
▲ 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 Wyong 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

Where is Wyong Creek located? +

Wyong Creek is a rural locality on the Central Coast of NSW, approximately 15 km west of Wyong township and 90 km north of Sydney.

Is Wyong Creek a suburb? +

Wyong Creek is classified as a rural locality rather than a suburban area. It is characterised by acreage properties, hobby farms, and bushland in the Wyong Creek valley.

Is there public transport in Wyong Creek? +

There is no public transport within Wyong Creek. The nearest train station is Wyong on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line, approximately 14 km away. A car is essential.

What is the median house price in Wyong Creek? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $2,800,000, up 62.3% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Wyong Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Wyong 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.

What is the population of Wyong Creek? +

Wyong Creek had a population of 476 at the 2021 Census.