Macmasters Beach
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Macmasters Beach, NSW 2251.
About Macmasters Beach
Welcome to Macmasters Beach
Macmasters Beach sits on the Central Coast of New South Wales, tucked between the more familiar names of Copacabana and Avoca Beach, roughly 90 minutes north of Sydney depending on traffic through the F3/M1. It's a small, low-key pocket of the coast, wedged along a headland with its own patrolled surf beach and rock pool, and it has largely avoided the commercial buzz that comes with some of its neighbours.
With a population of just 1,399 and a median age of 49, this is a suburb defined by permanence rather than turnover — people tend to buy in and stay. It suits those chasing a genuine sea change: retirees, established families and professionals who've decided the commute is worth it for a life built around the beach, the headland walks and a tight-knit community.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Macmasters Beach revolves around the coastline. The main beach is a compact, family-friendly stretch with a rock pool at its southern end, popular with locals for laps outside the surf, and the headland offers walking tracks connecting through to Bouddi National Park and on towards Copacabana and Avoca Beach. There's a modest local shop or two servicing day-to-day needs, but most residents head into Avoca Beach or Kincumber for cafés, restaurants and a wider retail strip, treating Macmasters as the quieter residential base a few minutes from the action.
Shopping
For anything beyond the basics, Kincumber's shopping centre is the practical option, with supermarkets and everyday retailers a short drive away, while Avoca Beach and Copacabana add boutique shopping and beachside dining to the mix. The trade-off residents accept is fewer amenities on the doorstep in exchange for a quieter, more residential streetscape.
Getting around
Macmasters Beach is car-dependent, with no train line running directly through the suburb — the nearest rail access is via the wider Central Coast network further inland, so most residents drive to Gosford or the Central Coast Highway corridor for train connections into Sydney. Local bus services link Macmasters to surrounding suburbs including Kincumber, Bensville and Avoca Beach, and the drive to the M1 Pacific Motorway takes you north to Newcastle or south towards Sydney, making it a realistic, if not fast, commuter suburb for those willing to trade travel time for lifestyle.
Parks & recreation
The suburb's proximity to Bouddi National Park is one of its biggest drawcards, offering coastal walking trails, lookouts and untouched bushland right on the doorstep. Combined with the beach itself, the rock pool and nearby reserves, outdoor recreation here leans heavily towards the water and the headland rather than manicured parks — this is a suburb for walkers, swimmers and rock fishers rather than team-sport facilities.
Housing & architecture
Housing stock is dominated by detached houses, which make up 93% of current listings, with a small remainder of vacant land (7%) offering a rare chance to build from scratch in an established coastal pocket. Architecturally it's a mix of older beach shacks gradually being replaced by more substantial contemporary homes, many designed to capture ocean or headland views given the suburb's undulating topography.
The property market
Macmasters Beach carries a median house price of $1.87 million, placing it firmly in premium coastal territory for the Central Coast, on par with sought-after neighbours like Copacabana and Avoca Beach. Recent growth has been flat at 0.0%, suggesting a market that has settled after earlier gains rather than one in retreat — consistent with a small, tightly held suburb where listings are limited and buyers tend to be trading lifestyle for price rather than chasing quick capital growth. With houses making up the vast majority of stock, this remains a suburb bought for the long term rather than for unit-style turnover or investment churn.
Market snapshot
Macmasters Beach property market
Median sale price
$1.87m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
—
per week
Gross rental yield
—
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.25m
Median
$1.87m
Premium
$2.12m
Days on market
—
Auction clearance
60%
Sold this year
11
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Macmasters Beach by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Macmasters Beach, NSW 2251.
Population
1,399
residents (2021)
Median age
49
years
Household income
$2,190
median, per week
Median rent
$500
per week
Median mortgage
$2,468
per month
Mortgage / income
26%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Macmasters Beach
$1.45m
6 Tungarra Parade
Sold ~July 2026
$1.57m
39 Newell Road
Sold ~June 2026
$1.15m
12 Tungarra Parade
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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Macmasters Beach suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Macmasters Beach?
The median house price in Macmasters Beach, NSW is $1.87m for a 3-bedroom home.
Is Macmasters Beach a good place to live?
MacMasters Beach is a south-eastern suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia on the Bouddi Peninsula. Macmasters Beach is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 1,399.
What is the population of Macmasters Beach?
Macmasters Beach has a population of 1,399 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 49.
How much do you need to buy in Macmasters Beach?
Entry-level properties in Macmasters Beach start around $1.25m, while premium homes reach $2.12m.
What suburbs are near Macmasters Beach?
Suburbs near Macmasters Beach include Copacabana, Avoca Beach, Kincumber, Bensville and Kincumber South.
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