Woy Woy
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Woy Woy, NSW 2256.
About Woy Woy
Welcome to Woy Woy
Woy Woy sits on the southern shores of Brisbane Water, part of the New South Wales Central Coast roughly an hour and a quarter from Sydney by car or train. Famous for its waterways, its old-school fishing town character and its recurring cameo in Australian comedy folklore ("Woy Woy, the biggest above-ground swimming pool in the southern hemisphere"), it's a place that has long attracted people wanting water on the doorstep without harbourside prices.
These days Woy Woy suits a broad mix of residents: retirees and downsizers drawn by the flat, walkable town centre and the boats bobbing along the foreshore, commuters who use the direct rail line to Sydney, and families who like that everything from schools to shops to the water is within a short drive or stroll. With a median age of 48 and a population of just over 11,000, it has an established, settled feel rather than a fast-changing one.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Woy Woy revolves around the water. The town's foreshore reserves and the Woy Woy Channel are made for walking, fishing and watching the boats come and go, and the local cafes and pubs along the main strip have a relaxed, unhurried feel that locals are fond of protecting. It's not a suburb chasing trend-driven dining scenes; instead it offers reliable bakeries, fish and chip shops and RSL-style venues that reflect its fishing-village roots, with the busier cafe culture of Umina Beach just a short drive away for those wanting more variety.
Shopping
The Woy Woy town centre, anchored around the railway station, covers most day-to-day needs with a supermarket, specialty stores and a Thursday-to-Sunday rhythm that picks up with weekenders and holiday-makers. For bigger shopping trips, residents typically head to Umina Beach or further afield to Erina Fair, one of the Central Coast's major shopping centres, but the convenience of having a full-service town centre within walking distance is one of Woy Woy's drawcards, especially for older residents and those without a car.
Getting around
Transport is one of Woy Woy's strongest selling points. Woy Woy railway station sits on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line, giving direct trains to Sydney via Hornsby and the Hawkesbury River crossing, making it a genuine option for Sydney commuters willing to trade a longer trip for water views and more affordable housing. The M1 Pacific Motorway is accessible a short drive away for those heading north to Gosford and Newcastle or south to Sydney, and locally, roads link easily to Umina Beach, Blackwall, Woy Woy Bay and Phegans Bay, with St Huberts Island reached via its own bridge just across the water.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Woy Woy Public School and Woy Woy South Public School serving primary-aged children, and Brisbane Water Secondary College's Woy Woy Campus providing public high school education in the area. Aspect Central Coast School, Woy Woy, offers specialist support schooling for autistic students. The flat, contained layout of the town, combined with parks and waterside reserves, makes it an easy place for families to navigate without needing to drive everywhere.
Parks & recreation
Between Brisbane Water and the surrounding bays, Woy Woy is built for an outdoors lifestyle centred on the water — boating, fishing, kayaking and waterside walking tracks are all part of daily life here. The ocean beaches of Umina Beach are close by for those wanting surf rather than sheltered water, while reserves around Blackwall and Woy Woy Bay add further options for picnics, walking and launching small boats.
The property market
Woy Woy's property market reflects its established, house-dominant character, with current listings split roughly 60% houses, 33% townhouses, 5% apartments or units and 2% land. The median house price sits at $980k, having grown 5.4% recently, while units and apartments carry a median of $875k. Median rent across the suburb is $690 a week. For a waterside location within commuting distance of Sydney, these figures position Woy Woy as comparatively accessible next to harbourside equivalents, while neighbouring pockets like St Huberts Island and Phegans Bay offer a similar waterfront lifestyle at their own distinct price points.
Market snapshot
Woy Woy property market
Median sale price
$980k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$690
per week
Gross rental yield
3.7%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$800k
Median
$980k
Premium
$1.50m
Days on market
27
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
73
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +1.4% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Woy Woy by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Woy Woy, NSW 2256.
Population
11,072
residents (2021)
Median age
48
years
Household income
$1,151
median, per week
Median rent
$380
per week
Median mortgage
$1,900
per month
Mortgage / income
38%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Woy Woy
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Aspect Central Coast School, Woy Woy
Recent results
Recently sold in Woy Woy
$709k
5/141 Blackwall Road
Sold ~July 2026
$950k
214 Burge Road
Sold ~July 2026
$980k
1/41 Alpha Road
Sold ~July 2026
$800k
1/85 McMasters Road
Sold ~July 2026
$865k
2/16 Edward Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.21m
65 Dorothy Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.25m
31 Woy Woy Road
Sold ~July 2026
$670k
3/65 Cogra Road
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Woy Woy suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Woy Woy?
The median house price in Woy Woy, NSW is $980k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 5.4%.
How much is rent in Woy Woy?
The median weekly rent in Woy Woy is around $690 per week.
Is Woy Woy a good place to live?
Woy Woy is a coastal town in the Central Coast region of the New South Wales state of Australia. Woy Woy is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 11,072 and 4 schools in the area.
What is the population of Woy Woy?
Woy Woy has a population of 11,072 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 48.
What schools are in Woy Woy?
There are 4 schools in or near Woy Woy, including Aspect Central Coast School, Woy Woy, Woy Woy Public School and Woy Woy South Public School.
How long do homes take to sell in Woy Woy?
Properties in Woy Woy take around 27 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Woy Woy?
Entry-level properties in Woy Woy start around $800k, while premium homes reach $1.50m.
What suburbs are near Woy Woy?
Suburbs near Woy Woy include St Huberts Island, Blackwall, Woy Woy Bay, Phegans Bay and Umina Beach.
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