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Pretty Beach Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Pretty Beach Compares
Pretty Beach vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Pretty Beach | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,818 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $428 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,547 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 57 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% -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.
Postcode 2257 covers Pretty Beach, an inland suburb of Sydney about 40 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, Pretty Beach has a population of 314 with a median age of 57. The median weekly household income is $1,818, close to the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, lower than the NSW average.
Housing in Pretty Beach includes a median weekly rent of $428, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,547, with 126 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 87.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Pretty Beach scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Pretty Beach is served by Pretty Beach Public School.
Pretty Beach is part of the Gosford statistical area in New South Wales.
Pretty Beach Details
| Postcode | 2257 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 314 |
| Median Age | 57 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,818/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $785/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $428 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,547 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 0.5 km² |
| Population Density | 594/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 126 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.9% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -33.528 |
| Longitude | 151.347 |
| Distance from Sydney | 40 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Gosford |
| Local Government | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Federal Electorate | Robertson |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 32 (10.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 20 (6.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 40 (12.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 94 (29.9%) |
| 65+ years | 116 (36.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 43 (13.7%) |
| Asthma | 27 (8.6%) |
| Cancer | 21 (6.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 20 (6.4%) |
| Diabetes | 13 (4.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (1.9%) |
| Dementia | 4 (1.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 6 (4.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 45 (34.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 56 (43.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 22 (17.1%) |
Schools in Pretty Beach
Suburbs Near Pretty Beach
Same Postcode (2257)
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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.