Central Coast suburbs where young families live
Wadalba has the highest share, at 26.3% of residents. Woongarrah and Blue Haven follow. These 15 suburbs came from a field of 58 eligible Central Coast suburbs.
This page ranks Central Coast suburbs by the share of residents aged 0-14 in the 2021 Census — the clearest signal of where families with children cluster. Only suburbs with at least 2,000 residents are ranked.
Shares are the count of Central Coast residents aged 0-14 (children) divided by the suburb's total population, from the ABS 2021 Census age tables — the same figures behind each suburb page's age profile. Percentile ranks are computed within Central Coast's pool, so the list reflects concentration relative to other metro suburbs. This is descriptive demographic information, not a recommendation.
Central Coast suburbs where young families live
Ranked by the share of residents aged 0-14 in the 2021 Census — the clearest signal of suburbs full of families with children, among suburbs with at least 2,000 residents.
Wadalba
NSW 2259 · 4,204 residents26.3% of residents · 1,107 people
Woongarrah
NSW 2259 · 5,962 residents24.5% of residents · 1,463 people
Blue Haven
NSW 2262 · 6,563 residents23.6% of residents · 1,546 people
Hamlyn Terrace
NSW 2259 · 8,761 residents22.7% of residents · 1,985 people
Kariong
NSW 2250 · 6,485 residents21.9% of residents · 1,423 people
Bensville
NSW 2251 · 2,500 residents21.7% of residents · 543 people
San Remo
NSW 2262 · 4,434 residents21.7% of residents · 960 people
Berkeley Vale
NSW 2261 · 8,951 residents21.1% of residents · 1,893 people
Watanobbi
NSW 2259 · 3,980 residents21.0% of residents · 835 people
Mardi
NSW 2259 · 3,598 residents21.0% of residents · 754 people
Narara
NSW 2250 · 8,471 residents20.8% of residents · 1,763 people
North Avoca
NSW 2260 · 2,318 residents20.8% of residents · 481 people
Avoca Beach
NSW 2251 · 4,708 residents20.6% of residents · 972 people
Wamberal
NSW 2260 · 6,991 residents20.6% of residents · 1,438 people
Killarney Vale
NSW 2261 · 7,491 residents20.5% of residents · 1,537 people
Ranked from 58 qualifying suburbs.
100% share of residents in the relevant age band in the 2021 Census (the band's count divided by the suburb's total population), percentile-ranked within Central Coast's candidate pool. Only suburbs with at least 2,000 residents qualify, and the larger absolute cohort breaks ties. Descriptive ABS Census data, not a recommendation. See how we calculate for the full methodology.
Common questions about this ranking
What are the central Coast suburbs where young families live?
Wadalba has the highest share, at 26.3% of residents. Woongarrah and Blue Haven follow. These 15 suburbs came from a field of 58 eligible Central Coast suburbs.
How is this ranking put together?
Each Central Coast suburb is ranked by the share of its residents aged 0-14 in the 2021 Census — that age group's count divided by the suburb's total population. Only suburbs with at least 2,000 residents are included, and percentile ranks are computed within Central Coast's pool, so the list reflects concentration relative to other metro suburbs.
Where does the data come from?
The Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census age tables — the same figures behind the age profile shown on each suburb page. Nothing is estimated or inferred about any individual.
Why would someone use this list?
People often want to settle where families with children are well represented — for the amenities, services, and social fabric that tend to follow. This is a factual demographic snapshot to help with that, not a judgement about any suburb.
How current is it?
The figures are from the 2021 Census, the most recent available until results from the August 2026 Census are released in 2027. The top 15 is recomputed whenever we refresh the census data.
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Rankings last computed 28 September 2026. Recomputed after each ACARA schools data refresh.
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