The Entrance

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2261
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THE ENTRANCE ranks 1404th in NSW when it comes to estimated capital gains experienced by property investors over the past three years.

The suburb’s capital gain of -5% for the past year is lower than average compared to its 63.51% growth within a five-year period.

Also in THE ENTRANCE, the median home price is sitting at $950,000, and the average rent at $630, this suggests property owners could potentially earn a 3.45% increase in gross rental yield.

Property investors have seen a 0.8% gain in THE ENTRANCE based on an increase 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 7.61% growth over a ten-year period. It ranks 1509th on our list of suburbs that property investors should look into.

Surburb overview

The Entrance is located in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, roughly 107 kilometres north-northeast of the Sydney central business district. The suburb forms part of the Central Coast Council local government area.

At the 2021 Census, The Entrance recorded a population of approximately 4,244 residents. The median age in the suburb was 50 years, which is significantly higher than the New South Wales median of 39. 

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people made up 6.0% of the population. The average number of persons per household stood at 1.9. Median weekly household income was reported at $971.

Public transport in The Entrance is centred on bus services. Several bus routes operated by CDC NSW (formerly Red Bus) link the area with nearby hubs such as Wyong and Gosford.

Bus stops in the town centre are within short walking distance of popular local points like Torrens Avenue and Dening Street. For rail travel, residents generally access the broader network via nearby train stations and then connect by bus.

Essential amenities include shopping centres, schools and health services. The town centre around The Entrance Road features specialty stores and services.

Educational facilities in the area include The Entrance Public School (K–6) and the senior campus of Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College – The Entrance Campus, offering Years 11–12 pathways.

Recreational options are varied due to its coastal and lakeside setting. The Entrance is bounded on three sides by water, with the lake and ocean offering fishing, boating and walking-track opportunities.

Parks such as Picnic Point Reserve and the foreshore pathway provide outdoor leisure, and the heritage-listed The Entrance Ocean Pools (ocean baths) offer year-round swimming.

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