Doyalson

Doyalson sits within the Central Coast region of New South Wales, approximately 107 kilometres north-northeast of the Sydney central business district. The suburb falls within the Central Coast Council local government area and uses postcode 2262.

At the 2021 Census, Doyalson recorded a population of 299 residents, representing a decrease of about 4.5 per cent since 2016. The median age of residents is approximately 44 years. Approximately 74.1 per cent of homes are owner-occupied.

Public transportation in Doyalson is limited; residents rely mainly on private vehicles, partly due to the suburb’s semi-rural setting and its location along the Pacific Highway, which passes through the area. Bus services are available in the broader region, but direct rail access is not located within the suburb itself.

Essential services such as shopping, medical centres and schools are primarily located in neighbouring suburbs or larger hubs rather than concentrated in Doyalson itself. The suburb is mainly residential and fringed by bushland.

Recreation is supported by green areas and nature reserves around the suburb; bushwalks and outdoor pursuits are accessible in the surrounding environment.

Recent real-estate data shows the median house sale price in Doyalson was approximately $880,000 in early 2024, following a reported increase of around 40.7 per cent over 12 months. Rental yield information is limited; one source reports a past gross rental yield of around 3.3 per cent for the area.