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Population
The Entrance North has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends
The population of The Entrance North is estimated at 1,615 as of Feb 2026. This reflects a decrease from the 2021 Census figure of 1,619 people, a change inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of a resident population of 1,604 based on ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and one validated new address since the Census date. The suburb's population density is 1,583 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 76.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.
Projections indicate an overall population decline of 101 persons by 2041, but growth is anticipated in specific age cohorts such as the 75 to 84 age group projected to increase by 65 people over this period.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
Development
The level of residential development activity in The Entrance North is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch
The Entrance North has had no new homes approved over the past five-year period. This reflects a fully developed suburb with limited opportunities for new construction. The absence of new supply generally supports demand for established properties and can contribute to price stability.
Compared to Greater Sydney, The Entrance North has significantly less development activity. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. This level is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints.
With population expected to remain stable or decline, The Entrance North should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Infrastructure
The Entrance North has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely impacting the area. Key projects include El Lago Site Redevelopment, Vera's Water Garden Upgrade, Lakeside Shopping Centre Redevelopment, and The Entrance Waterfront Plaza Accessible Playspace.
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Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone
The Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) is a critical infrastructure project designed to transition the region from coal-based power to renewable energy. The project involves upgrading approximately 85km of existing 132kV sub-transmission lines between Kurri Kurri and Muswellbrook, constructing two new substations (Sandy Creek and Antiene), and modernizing existing network assets. These upgrades will provide an additional 1GW of network transfer capacity by 2028, enabling the connection of large-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects. Ausgrid, as the appointed network operator, is responsible for the design, financing, and construction, with early works beginning in 2025 and major construction commencing in early 2026.
High Speed Rail - Newcastle to Sydney (Stage 1)
The first stage of Australia's High Speed Rail network involves a 194km dedicated rail line connecting Newcastle to Sydney. The project features trains reaching speeds of 320 km/h on surface sections and 200 km/h in tunnels, aiming to reduce travel time to approximately one hour. Following the 2025 business case evaluation, the project has moved into a two-year Development Phase focusing on design refinement (to 40% maturity), securing planning approvals, and corridor preservation. The route includes approximately 115km of tunneling and six planned stations: Broadmeadow, Lake Macquarie, Gosford, Sydney Central, Parramatta, and Western Sydney International Airport.
Toukley Desalination Water Treatment Plant
A proposed 30 ML/day reverse osmosis desalination plant to be built adjacent to the existing Toukley Sewage Treatment Plant. The project is a key drought response initiative under the Central Coast Water Security Plan, designed to be 'plan ready' with approvals in place for rapid construction if dam levels fall below critical triggers (currently 45% storage). It features a direct ocean intake structure located offshore between Noraville and Magenta to minimize beach impact and will provide a climate-independent water supply for up to 250,000 residents.
Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy
State-wide NSW planning reforms to enable diverse low and mid-rise housing, including dual occupancies, terraces, townhouses, and apartment buildings up to 6 storeys. The policy applies to residential zones within 800m of 171 nominated transport hubs and town centres. Stage 1 (dual occupancies) commenced 1 July 2024, and Stage 2 (mid-rise apartments and terraces) commenced 28 February 2025. In June 2025, further amendments adjusted aircraft noise thresholds and clarified storey definitions to expand the policy's reach. The initiative is expected to facilitate approximately 112,000 additional homes by 2030.
Mariyung Fleet (New Intercity Fleet)
The Mariyung Fleet is a 610-carriage double-deck electric train fleet (D sets) replacing the aging V-set fleet across the NSW intercity network. Delivered by the RailConnect consortium, the trains feature 2x2 seating, charging ports, dedicated luggage/bicycle spaces, and enhanced accessibility with wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets. The fleet operates in 4, 6, 8, or 10-car formations. Passenger services commenced on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line on 3 December 2024 and the Blue Mountains Line on 13 October 2025. South Coast Line services are scheduled to begin in the first half of 2026. The project includes the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility and extensive corridor upgrades such as platform extensions and signaling modifications.
Wyong Hospital Redevelopment
The $200 million Wyong Hospital Redevelopment (completed 2021-2022) delivered a new six-storey clinical services building (Block H) with expanded emergency department, ICU, paediatrics, medical imaging (including the hospital's first MRI), additional inpatient beds, and a medical assessment unit; plus refurbishment of existing facilities adding operating theatre capacity, expanded medical day unit, transit lounge, and cancer day unit expansion. The project significantly increased healthcare capacity for the Central Coast community.
Newcastle-Sydney and Wollongong-Sydney Rail Line Upgrades
Program of upgrades to existing intercity rail corridors linking Newcastle-Central Coast-Sydney and Wollongong-Sydney to reduce travel times and improve reliability. Current scope includes timetable and service changes under the Rail Service Improvement Program, targeted network upgrades (signalling, power, station works) and the introduction of the Mariyung intercity fleet on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line, alongside Federal planning led by the High Speed Rail Authority for a dedicated Sydney-Newcastle high speed corridor.
Newcastle Offshore Wind Project
The Newcastle Offshore Wind project proposes a floating wind farm off Newcastle, NSW, with an expected capacity of up to 10 gigawatts, pending a Scoping Study's results.
Employment
The labour market performance in The Entrance North lags significantly behind most other regions nationally
The Entrance North has a balanced workforce with representation from both white and blue collar jobs. Key sectors include essential services, with an unemployment rate of 6.8% as of September 2025. Over the past year, there was an estimated employment growth of 2.7%.
As of September 2025729 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.6% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in The Entrance North lags behind Greater Sydney at 55.8% compared to 70.0%. According to Census responses, a high proportion of residents, 26.8%, work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Major employment industries among residents are construction, healthcare & social assistance, and retail trade.
The area has a significant specialization in construction, with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services are under-represented at 3.7% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by the difference between working population and resident population counts. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 2.7%, while labour force grew by 3.3%, resulting in a rise of 0.6 percentage points in unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that over five years, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6%, and over ten years by 13.7%. Applying these projections to The Entrance North's employment mix indicates a potential local employment increase of 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.
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Income
Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 reports The Entrance North's median income among taxpayers as $48,943 and average at $60,855. This is lower than national averages. Greater Sydney has a median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. By September 2025, estimates suggest median income will be approximately $53,279 and average at $66,247, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86%. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in The Entrance North fall between the 22nd and 26th percentiles nationally. Income distribution indicates 27.3% (440 people) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, similar to surrounding regions at 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 79.2% of income remaining, ranking at the 17th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Housing
The Entrance North displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
The Entrance North's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 50.8% houses and 49.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in The Entrance North stood at 34.9%, with mortgaged properties at 25.2% and rented dwellings at 39.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, lower than Sydney metro's $2,427. Median weekly rent in the area was $380, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, The Entrance North's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Household Composition
The Entrance North features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households constitute 64.0% of all households, including 20.2% couples with children, 28.9% couples without children, and 14.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 36.0%, with lone person households at 30.8% and group households comprising 5.1%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
Local Schools & Education
The Entrance North shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators
The area's university qualification rate is 16.9%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 43.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (32.1%). A total of 24.7% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, comprising 9.2% in primary, 7.8% in secondary, and 2.0% in tertiary education.
A substantial 24.7% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 9.2% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 2.0% pursuing tertiary education.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
The Entrance North has 15 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 16 different routes, together providing 344 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 150 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 95%, with an average vehicle ownership of 1.3 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 26.8% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
On average, there are 49 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 22 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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Health
Health outcomes in The Entrance North are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts
The Entrance North shows below-average health indicators according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts.
Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~824 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (11.0%) and asthma (8.3%). 63.7% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 27.7% (447 people), compared to 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking lower nationally than the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cultural Diversity
The Entrance North is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics
The Entrance North showed cultural diversity levels below average, with 89.3% citizens, 87.5% born in Australia, and 94.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 57.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 49.2%. In ancestry, Australian (31.6%) and English (29.2%) groups were substantially higher than regional averages of 17.8% and 19.0%, respectively.
Irish ancestry was also notable at 9.1%. Some ethnic groups showed significant divergences: Maltese at 1.2% compared to the region's 1.0%, Russian at 0.4% (equal to regional average), and Dutch at 1.6% versus 0.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
The Entrance North hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide
The median age in The Entrance North is 46 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and also above Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the percentage of people aged 65-74 is notably higher at 14.3% in The Entrance North, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 8.3%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 75 to 84 has increased from 7.6% to 10.1%, while the percentage of people aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 10.3% to 9.4%. By 2041, forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in The Entrance North. The number of people aged 75 to 84 is projected to increase by 51 individuals (32%) from 163 to 215. This growth is driven entirely by the aging population, with those aged 65 and above comprising all of the projected population growth. Conversely, the populations aged 65-74 and 45-54 are expected to decline.