Pretty Beach

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2257
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PRETTY BEACH ranks 1261st in NSW when it comes to estimated capital gains experienced by property investors over the past three years.

The suburb’s capital gain of 0% for the past year is lower than average compared to its 7.88% growth within a five-year period.

Also in PRETTY BEACH, the median home price is sitting at $1,402,500, and the average rent at N/A, this suggests property owners could potentially earn a N/A increase in gross rental yield.

Property investors have seen a -12.34% drop in PRETTY BEACH based on a decrease in median home prices for the past three months.

A survey of average capital gains or median home price increase in suburbs across the country shows that this suburb obtained a 25.8% growth over a ten-year period. It ranks 3519th on our list of suburbs that property investors should look into.

Surburb overview

Pretty Beach, postcode 2257, is a small coastal suburb on the Central Coast of New South Wales, located about 95 kilometres north of Sydney CBD and around 24 kilometres south-east of Gosford CBD. It is part of the Central Coast Council local government area and situated on the Bouddi Peninsula, bordered by Hardy's Bay, Wagstaffe, and Bouddi National Park. Its position between the waterfront of Brisbane Water and the surrounding bushland gives the suburb a secluded character.

The population of Pretty Beach is fewer than 400 residents, according to the latest census data. The suburb has a relatively high median age compared to the state average, reflecting its appeal to retirees; however, families also make up a portion of the community. Housing primarily consists of detached dwellings, with a mix of permanent residences and holiday homes that take advantage of waterfront and bushland outlooks.

Public transport is provided by local Busways services connecting Pretty Beach with Gosford and Woy Woy. The closest train station is at Woy Woy, about 12 kilometres away, offering services to Sydney and Newcastle. Ferry services operate from Wagstaffe, less than two kilometres from Pretty Beach, linking to Palm Beach on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Road access is via Araluen Drive, which follows the coastline of Brisbane Water and connects the suburb to neighbouring communities.

Essential establishments in Pretty Beach are minimal, consistent with its small population. The suburb is home to Pretty Beach Public School, which serves the local community and nearby areas. For shopping and dining, residents rely on the neighbouring centres of Hardys Bay and Killcare, while larger retail facilities are located at Ettalong Beach and Erina Fair. Healthcare services are available in Ettalong and Woy Woy, with Gosford Hospital serving as the region's leading hospital.

Its natural environment strongly shapes recreational opportunities in Pretty Beach. The foreshore provides access for boating, kayaking and fishing on Brisbane Water, while Bouddi National Park offers bushwalking, wildlife observation and coastal lookouts. The nearby beaches at Killcare and Putty Beach offer patrolled swimming and surfing, complementing the extensive range of outdoor activities available to residents and visitors.

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