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New South Wales · Postcode 2261
Bateau Bay postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 60 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Bateau Bay at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Bateau Bay vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Bateau Bay | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,475 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $400 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,058 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 42 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2261 covers Bateau Bay, an inland suburb of Sydney about 60 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Central Coast region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Central Coast (NSW).
According to the 2021 Census, Bateau Bay has a population of 12,516 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,475, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 633 (5.1% of residents).
Housing in Bateau Bay includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,058, with 4,673 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 74.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Bateau Bay scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Schools in Bateau Bay include Bateau Bay Public School and The Central Coast Montessori Primary School.
Bateau Bay is part of the Wyong statistical area in New South Wales.
Bateau Bay details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2261 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 12,516 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,475/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $719/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,058 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 6.9 km² |
| Population Density | 1804/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,673 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 633 (5.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -33.382 |
| Longitude | 151.485 |
| Distance from Sydney | 60 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Wyong |
| Local Government | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Federal Electorate | Dobell |
| State Electorate | Wyong |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,404 (19.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,211 (9.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,907 (23.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,904 (23.2%) |
| 65+ years | 3,084 (24.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,472 (11.8%) |
| Asthma | 1,124 (9.0%) |
| Diabetes | 607 (4.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 601 (4.8%) |
| Cancer | 478 (3.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 299 (2.4%) |
| Dementia | 139 (1.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 358 (7.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,570 (34.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,804 (39.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 863 (18.8%) |
Schools in Bateau Bay
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Bateau Bay. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.