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St Huberts Island

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2257
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ST HUBERTS ISLAND, 2257 delivered a stronger performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value.

Average median house prices in NSW have risen as a whole, pulling ST HUBERTS ISLAND, 2257 values up and netting property investors a capital gain of 1.07% for the past year.

Investors saw the median home price rise to $2,170,000.

Profits due to an upward trend in home prices in the suburb averaged 2.26% per annum over a 3-year period.

ST HUBERTS ISLAND now ranks at the 53rd place on a list of fastest growing suburbs in the territory.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in ST HUBERTS ISLAND are low, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

Because of this real estate investors could earn a rental income of $850 based on current median home prices.

Regardless, it is expected for properties to spend some time on the market prior to a successful sale. In ST HUBERTS ISLAND, homes and units usually stay on listing for an average of 84.8 days.

In 2016, 23 properties were sold in ST HUBERTS ISLAND during the past year, making it the 846th most active market in NSW based on total real estate transactions.

Surburb overview

St Huberts Island, postcode 2257, is a canal estate suburb on the Central Coast of New South Wales, located about 86 kilometres north of Sydney CBD and roughly 15 kilometres south-east of Gosford CBD. It falls within the Central Coast Council local government area. It is connected to the mainland at Woy Woy via a road bridge, giving residents direct access to neighbouring suburbs and essential services. The suburb is bordered by Brisbane Water, with many properties enjoying waterfront locations.

The suburb has a population of approximately 1,100 people, according to the latest census. The demographic profile indicates a higher proportion of older residents than the state average, though families and professionals are also represented. Housing in St Hubert's Island is dominated by detached dwellings, many of which are waterfront homes with private jetties, reflecting the suburb’s planned design as a residential canal community.

Public transport is primarily accessed from Woy Woy, which lies just across the bridge and offers bus connections, as well as a railway station with frequent services to Sydney and Newcastle. Road access is available via Empire Bay Drive and Woy Woy Road, which link the suburb to the wider Central Coast. Ferry services at Ettalong and Wagstaffe are within a short drive and provide links to Palm Beach on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

Essential establishments on the island itself are limited, with most residents relying on Woy Woy for shopping, schools, medical services and other amenities. Woy Woy South Public School and Brisbane Water Secondary College are the closest educational institutions. Larger retail and commercial centres are available at Ettalong Beach and Erina Fair, which is about 20 minutes away by car. Health services, including Gosford Hospital, are accessible within a short driving distance.

Recreational activities on St. Hubert's Island focus on water-based pursuits, with boating, sailing, kayaking, and fishing among the most popular among residents. The canal layout allows direct water access for many properties, and public reserves provide foreshore space for recreation. The proximity to beaches at Ettalong, Umina, and Killcare, along with the bushwalking tracks of Bouddi National Park, expands the recreational opportunities available to residents of the suburb.

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