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New South Wales · Postcode 2257
Wagstaffe postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 40 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Wagstaffe 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 Wagstaffe ranks: SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Wagstaffe vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Wagstaffe | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,892 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $410 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 60 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Postcode 2257 covers Wagstaffe, 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, Wagstaffe has a population of 240 with a median age of 60. The median weekly household income is $1,892, close to the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 4 (1.7% of residents).
Housing in Wagstaffe includes a median weekly rent of $410, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 107 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 86.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Wagstaffe scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Wagstaffe is part of the Gosford statistical area in New South Wales.
Wagstaffe details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2257 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 240 |
| Median Age | 60 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,892/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,038/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $410 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 0.4 km² |
| Population Density | 603/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 107 |
| Australian Citizens | 96.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (1.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -33.524 |
| Longitude | 151.343 |
| Distance from Sydney | 40 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Gosford |
| Local Government | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Federal Electorate | Robertson |
| State Electorate | Terrigal |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 27 (11.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 15 (6.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 28 (11.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 85 (35.4%) |
| 65+ years | 86 (35.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 31 (12.9%) |
| Asthma | 17 (7.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 17 (7.1%) |
| Cancer | 12 (5.0%) |
| Diabetes | 8 (3.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (1.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (2.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 38 (36.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 48 (46.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 15 (14.4%) |
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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.