Warnervale NSW

Postcode 2259 · Central Coast (NSW) LGA

Warnervale is a small community in New South Wales within the Central Coast (NSW) local government area (postcode 2259). With a population of 701, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 34. Households earn a median income of $100K per year, with an average household size of 3.1 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, community & personal service, professionals. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Warnervale is $830,000, having surged 25.8% over the past year. Units have a median price of $800,000 (+47.3% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $660. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167.

Warnervale is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 1021, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 10 bus stops. The crime rate in the Central Coast (NSW) LGA is below average at 3,528 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Warnervale offers a gross rental yield of 4.1%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($830K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 8.3x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +25.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.1% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$830K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability8.3x Moderate
Price Momentum+25.8% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$58,815
Mean Income$67,471
Earners12,748
YoY Change+6.7%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education3/10
Economic7/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$830K
25.8% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$800K
47.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$490
POPULATION
701
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age34
Household Size3.1
HH Income /wk$1,929
Personal Income /wk$744
Mortgage /mth$2,167
CRIME (Central Coast (NSW) LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,528
Total Incidents12,518
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops10
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA1021
Total Students1,113
Independent1
Government1
Lakes Grammar - An Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1054
Porters Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 988
Data: 2026