New South Wales · Postcode 2250
Point Clare postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 49 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Point Clare 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
Point Clare vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Point Clare | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,623 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $380 -NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 46 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% -NSW | 5.0% | 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.
Point Clare (2250) is a coastal town in regional New South Wales. It lies around 49 km from Sydney by road. The locality is part of the Hawkesbury statistical area. It is administered by Central Coast (NSW).
According to the 2021 Census, Point Clare has a population of 3,974 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $1,623, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 92 (2.3% of residents).
Housing in Point Clare includes a median weekly rent of $380, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 1,509 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 73.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Point Clare scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Point Clare is served by Point Clare Public School.
Point Clare is part of the Hawkesbury statistical area in New South Wales.
Point Clare 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) | 3,974 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,623/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $756/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $380 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 3.3 km² |
| Population Density | 1191/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,509 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 92 (2.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -33.44 |
| Longitude | 151.326 |
| Distance from Sydney | 49 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 | 710 (17.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 395 (9.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 803 (20.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,083 (27.3%) |
| 65+ years | 981 (24.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 459 (11.6%) |
| Asthma | 367 (9.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 239 (6.0%) |
| Diabetes | 232 (5.8%) |
| Cancer | 172 (4.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 121 (3.0%) |
| Dementia | 108 (2.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 117 (7.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 594 (39.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 536 (36.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 242 (16.3%) |
Schools in Point Clare
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Point Clare. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Point Clare
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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.