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New South Wales · Postcode 2250
Central Mangrove postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 63 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Central Mangrove 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.
Where Central Mangrove ranks: household income is in the top 25% of NSW suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in NSW; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Central Mangrove vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Central Mangrove | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,388 +NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $550 +NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,275 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 46 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% -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.
Central Mangrove is a locality 63 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2250. It falls within the Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury region. The local government area is Central Coast (NSW).
According to the 2021 Census, Central Mangrove has a population of 253 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $2,388, above the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 9 (3.6% of residents).
Housing in Central Mangrove includes a median weekly rent of $550, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,275, with 73 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 82.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Central Mangrove scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Central Mangrove is served by Central Mangrove Public School.
Central Mangrove is part of the Hawkesbury statistical area in New South Wales.
Central Mangrove details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2250 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 253 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,388/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $772/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $550 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,275 |
| Average Household Size | 3.1 persons |
| Area | 23.0 km² |
| Population Density | 11/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 73 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 9 (3.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -33.299 |
| Longitude | 151.235 |
| Distance from Sydney | 63 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury |
| Area (SA3) | Hawkesbury |
| Local Government | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Federal Electorate | Robertson |
| State Electorate | The Entrance |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 32 (12.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 39 (15.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 50 (19.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 82 (32.4%) |
| 65+ years | 43 (17.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 28 (11.1%) |
| Asthma | 14 (5.5%) |
| Diabetes | 8 (3.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 7 (2.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 7 (2.8%) |
| Cancer | 6 (2.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 9 (11.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 24 (30.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 45 (57.7%) |
Schools in Central Mangrove
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Central Mangrove. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Central Mangrove
Same Postcode (2250)
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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.