The Entrance North
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for The Entrance North, NSW 2261.
About The Entrance North
Welcome to The Entrance North
The Entrance North sits on the Central Coast of New South Wales, a slim finger of land wedged between Tuggerah Lake and the Pacific Ocean roughly 90 minutes' drive north of Sydney. It's a compact, low-key coastal pocket that lives in the shadow of its busier neighbour, The Entrance, but offers its own quieter stretch of beach and lake frontage without the tourist crowds.
With a population of just 1,619 and a median age of 46, this is a settled, mostly owner-occupied community rather than a holiday-let hotspot. It tends to suit downsizers, retirees and coastal lifestyle buyers who want water on both sides of the street and don't mind trading big-city convenience for a slower pace, with Long Jetty, Blue Bay, Toowoon Bay and Magenta all within a few minutes' drive.
Lifestyle & dining
Life here revolves around the beach and the lake, often on the same day. Locals swim or fish at the ocean beaches, launch boats onto Tuggerah Lake, and wander down to The Entrance proper for the pelican feeding, the Saturday markets and a broader spread of cafes and restaurants along the Marine Parade strip. Long Jetty, just to the south, has become the area's go-to for coffee and casual dining, with a growing run of cafes, bakeries and pubs that draw people from across the Central Coast.
Getting around
The Entrance North is car-dependent by nature of its geography, with The Entrance Road the main artery linking it south to Long Jetty, Toowoon Bay and eventually Terrigal, and north toward Magenta and beyond. There's no train line directly through the suburb; the nearest railway access is via Wyong or Tuggerah stations on the Central Coast line, both a drive away, from where services run to Newcastle and Sydney. Local bus routes connect residents to Wyong and Bateau Bay, and the M1 Pacific Motorway is reachable in around 15-20 minutes for the run south to Sydney or north to Newcastle.
Parks & recreation
The suburb's biggest drawcard is simply its access to water. Ocean beaches on the eastern side offer swimming and surf, while the lake side is popular for kayaking, crabbing and calmer family swimming. Foreshore reserves and walking paths link up with neighbouring Blue Bay and Toowoon Bay, both known for their own patrolled beaches and rock pools, making this stretch of coast a genuine drawcard for anyone who wants an outdoors-first routine on their doorstep.
Housing & architecture
Housing stock is a mix of older beach shacks, renovated mid-century homes and newer builds, reflecting decades of gradual turnover rather than a single development boom. Current listings show a dwelling mix of 57% houses, 33% apartments and units, and 10% townhouses, giving buyers a genuine choice between low-maintenance unit living near the water and standalone houses on the quieter residential streets further from the beach.
The property market
The Entrance North's property market has had a strong run, with house prices up 18.4% recently to a median of $1.19 million. Units and apartments sit at a median of $610,000, offering a considerably more accessible entry point for buyers priced out of freestanding homes, while townhouses fill the middle ground for those wanting a bit more space without the full house price tag. Median rent across the suburb is $690 a week, reflecting solid demand from tenants drawn to the lake-and-ocean lifestyle even as buying costs have climbed. Given the suburb's small population and tightly held housing stock, listings can be limited at any given time, which tends to sharpen competition when good properties do come up.
Market snapshot
The Entrance North property market
Median sale price
$1.19m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$690
per week
Gross rental yield
3.0%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$875k
Median
$1.19m
Premium
$2.12m
Days on market
33
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
24
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth -1.4% / yr over 4 yrs
Property types on market
Share of current listings in The Entrance North by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for The Entrance North, NSW 2261.
Population
1,619
residents (2021)
Median age
46
years
Household income
$1,331
median, per week
Median rent
$380
per week
Median mortgage
$2,167
per month
Mortgage / income
38%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in The Entrance North
$1.21m
1/141 Hutton Road
Sold ~July 2026
$650k
24/79-83 Hutton Road
Sold ~July 2026
$875k
2 Brogden Road
Sold ~June 2026
$1.25m
28 Coogee Avenue
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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The Entrance North suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in The Entrance North?
The median house price in The Entrance North, NSW is $1.19m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 18.4%.
How much is rent in The Entrance North?
The median weekly rent in The Entrance North is around $690 per week.
Is The Entrance North a good place to live?
The Entrance North is a coastal village in The Entrance District of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. The Entrance North is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 1,619.
What is the population of The Entrance North?
The Entrance North has a population of 1,619 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 46.
How long do homes take to sell in The Entrance North?
Properties in The Entrance North take around 33 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in The Entrance North?
Entry-level properties in The Entrance North start around $875k, while premium homes reach $2.12m.
What suburbs are near The Entrance North?
Suburbs near The Entrance North include The Entrance, Magenta, Long Jetty, Blue Bay and Toowoon Bay.
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