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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
As of Feb 2026, the population of The Entrance North is estimated at around 1,615, reflecting a decrease of 4 people since the 2021 Census. This decrease was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 1,604 in June 2024 and an additional validated new address since the Census date. The suburb's population density is approximately 1,583 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, The Entrance North has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%, outpacing its SA4 region. Overseas migration contributed around 76.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. For future projections, AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year for covered areas and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year for uncovered areas.
Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, the suburb's population is expected to decline by 96 persons by 2041, while specific age cohorts like the 75 to 84 age group are anticipated to grow, with an increase of 58 people projected over this period.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
Development
Residential development activity is lower than average in The Entrance North according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets
The Entrance North has had minimal development with just one approval over five years. 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, though construction activity has intensified recently. This 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 impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified one major project expected to affect this region: El Lago Site Redevelopment, Vera's Water Garden Upgrade, Lakeside Shopping Centre Redevelopment, and The Entrance Waterfront Plaza Accessible Playspace are key projects, with the following list highlighting those most relevant.
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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
Employment performance in The Entrance North has been below expectations when compared to most other areas 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 6.3% as of December 2025. This rate is 2.1% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.
The area experienced an estimated employment growth of 3.7% over the past year, based on AreaSearch data aggregation. In December 2025733 residents were employed, with a workforce participation rate of 55.7%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Notably, 26.8% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading employment industries are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
The area has a strong 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%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as indicated by the discrepancy between the Census working population and resident population counts. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 3.7% while labour force grew by 3.4%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.2%, with a marginal increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project an expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to The Entrance North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Income
Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch
As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released on 30 June 2023 for financial year 2023, the suburb of The Entrance North's median income among taxpayers is $48,943. The average income in this suburb was $60,855 during this period. This is lower than the national average. In Greater Sydney, the median income was $60,817 with an average of $83,003 for financial year 2023. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $53,279 (median) and $66,247 (average) as of September 2025 in The Entrance North. Census data reveals household incomes in The Entrance North fall between the 22nd and 26th percentiles nationally. Family incomes also fall within this range, with personal incomes being slightly higher at the 23rd to 27th percentiles. Distribution data shows that 27.3% of locals (440 people) earn between $1,500 - 2,999 per week, mirroring the surrounding region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in The Entrance North, with only 79.2% of income remaining after housing costs, 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 compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in The Entrance North was 34.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.2% and rented ones at 39.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in the area was $380, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, The Entrance North's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $380 compared to 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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 36.0%, with lone person households at 30.8% and group households making up 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 prominent, 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 pursuing formal education, which includes 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.
Frequently Asked Questions - 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
Analysis of public transport in The Entrance North indicates there are currently fifteen active transport stops operating within the area. These stops service sixteen individual bus routes collectively offering three hundred forty-four weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent with residents typically located one hundred fifty meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. The car remains the dominant mode of transportation at ninety-five percent. Vehicle ownership averages one point three per dwelling.
According to the 2021 Census, twenty-six point eight percent of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages forty-nine trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately twenty-two 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
Health indicators suggest below-average outcomes in The Entrance North. AreaSearch's assessment shows 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 declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 27.9% of residents aged 65 and over (450 people), higher than the 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's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 89.3% of its population being citizens, 87.5% born in Australia, and 94.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 57.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 49.2%. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (31.6%, regional average 17.8%), English (29.2%, regional average 19.0%), and Irish (9.1%).
Notably, Maltese are overrepresented at 1.2% (regional average 1.0%), Russian is present at 0.4% (same as regional), and Dutch are also overrepresented at 1.6% (regional average 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 exceeds Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and is also higher than Australia's median age of 38 years. Locally, the 65-74 age cohort makes up 14.3%, significantly above the Greater Sydney average, while those aged 25-34 comprise only 8.3%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 75 to 84 has increased from 7.6% to 10.2%, whereas the 5-14 age group has decreased from 10.3% to 9.4%. By 2041, forecasts indicate substantial demographic shifts in The Entrance North. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow by 44 people (27%), from 164 to 209. This aging population trend is evident with those aged 65 and above contributing to all the projected growth. Conversely, the 65-74 and 25-34 age groups are expected to see population declines.