Kincumber
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Kincumber, NSW 2251.
About Kincumber
Welcome to Kincumber
Kincumber sits on the Central Coast of New South Wales, tucked between the waterways of Brisbane Water and the surfing beaches of Avoca and Macmasters, about 90 minutes' drive north of Sydney. It's a leafy, family-oriented pocket of the coast that trades big-city pace for bushland backdrops, backyard space and easy access to some of the region's best beaches.
With a population of 7,398 and a median age of 48, Kincumber has long been a settled, low-turnover community — the sort of suburb where people buy in and stay. It suits families, downsizers and anyone wanting coastal proximity without paying beachfront prices, with Avoca Beach, Copacabana and Macmasters Beach all just a short drive from home.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Kincumber revolves around its local shopping strip and the beaches within easy reach. The Kincumber Village shopping centre anchors day-to-day life with cafes, a supermarket and everyday services, while a short drive delivers residents to the surf clubs, kiosks and restaurants of Avoca Beach and Copacabana, both popular for weekend breakfasts and sunset swims. It's a low-key, outdoorsy lifestyle built around the water and the bush rather than nightlife or big entertainment precincts.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Kincumber Public School and Kincumber High School both in the suburb, alongside Holy Cross Catholic Primary School for those seeking a Catholic education. Having primary, high school and Catholic options all within the suburb is a genuine drawcard for parents and a key reason Kincumber attracts and retains young families as well as older residents who raised children locally.
Parks & recreation
Kincumber's setting between bushland reserves and the water gives residents plenty of room to move, from local ovals and walking tracks to the boat ramps and foreshore reserves around Brisbane Water. Surfing, fishing and swimming are all close at hand via neighbouring Avoca Beach, Copacabana and Macmasters Beach, while Picketts Valley and Kincumber South add to the pocket of green space and semi-rural character that surrounds the suburb's core.
Getting around
Kincumber is well positioned for a coastal suburb, with the Central Coast Highway providing the main route to Erina, Gosford and onward to the M1 Pacific Motorway for trips to Sydney or Newcastle. Gosford railway station, the nearest link to the Central Coast & Newcastle Line, is a drive away and gives residents rail access up and down the coast. Being car-reliant is the norm here, as it is for most of the surrounding beachside suburbs, but the trade-off is quieter roads and easy parking compared with more built-up parts of the coast.
The property market
Kincumber's median house price sits at $1.28 million, following recent growth of 1.0 per cent — a steady rather than spectacular pace that reflects the suburb's mature, established profile. Median rent is $950 a week, putting it firmly in the mid-to-upper bracket for the Central Coast rental market.
Housing & architecture
The market here is overwhelmingly house-driven: current listings show 86 per cent houses, with townhouses making up 9 per cent and apartments or units and vacant land each accounting for around 2 per cent. Expect a mix of established brick-and-tile family homes, renovated older cottages and newer builds on generous blocks, many taking advantage of the district's bush and water outlooks. Buyers after apartments or compact townhouses will find comparatively slim pickings, reinforcing Kincumber's reputation as a suburb built around traditional family housing rather than higher-density living.
Market snapshot
Kincumber property market
Median sale price
$1.28m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$950
per week
Gross rental yield
3.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$910k
Median
$1.28m
Premium
$1.69m
Days on market
23
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
46
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +1.8% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Kincumber by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Kincumber, NSW 2251.
Population
7,398
residents (2021)
Median age
48
years
Household income
$1,321
median, per week
Median rent
$400
per week
Median mortgage
$2,085
per month
Mortgage / income
36%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Kincumber
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Kincumber
$1.02m
12 Waldron Road
Sold ~July 2026
$950k
18 Kooreal Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.05m
24 Cameron Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$1.22m
21 Samantha Crescent
Sold ~June 2026
$299k
214 George Worgan Place
Sold ~June 2026
$239k
132 Borrowdale Crescent
Sold ~June 2026
$300k
61 Charlotte Place
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Kincumber
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Price map around Kincumber
Every listing for sale near Kincumber, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.
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Common questions
Kincumber suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Kincumber?
The median house price in Kincumber, NSW is $1.28m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 1.0%.
How much is rent in Kincumber?
The median weekly rent in Kincumber is around $950 per week.
Is Kincumber a good place to live?
Kincumber is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 7,398 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of Kincumber?
Kincumber has a population of 7,398 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 48.
What schools are in Kincumber?
There are 3 schools in or near Kincumber, including Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Kincumber Public School and Kincumber High School.
How long do homes take to sell in Kincumber?
Properties in Kincumber take around 23 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Kincumber?
Entry-level properties in Kincumber start around $910k, while premium homes reach $1.69m.
What suburbs are near Kincumber?
Suburbs near Kincumber include Picketts Valley, Avoca Beach, Kincumber South, Copacabana and Macmasters Beach.
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