Central Coast Lifestyle Property

The Central Coast is attractive to many property buyers due to its ‘lifestyle’, proximity to Sydney and affordability relative to that in Sydney.

It would be normal to compare the Central Coast Lifestyle to that of Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Beaches, National Parks, lakes, strong coastal community, parks, good schools, and the list goes on. However, the Northern Beaches has a median house price of $2,776,500 (May 2022) and some property buyers looking to enter the market or better their lifestyle do not have the budget.

The Central Coast median house price is $950,000 (May 2022). Most certainly you can get a 3 bedroom home for less, maybe around $750,000 but that is not appealing to all buyers. Most out of area buyers enter the Central Coast property market around the 1.2-2m range to be in good communities, and nearby to beaches, cafes and easily accessible to Sydney’s CBD.

If you are looking to purchase a property in the Central Coasts most affluent areas you might be looking for a beach home or an acreage. For a nice home, walking distance to the beach on the Central Coast you might need a minimum budget of 1.5 million. For an acreage, with a nice family home, starting point might be 2 million.

These price points are extremely attractive for property buyers looking for more ‘home’ and ‘lifestyle’ in their next purchase and makes the Central Coast an attractive consideration.

Are you looking to learn more about the Central Coast and the property market? Reach out, we would love to chat with you.

Beachside property on the Central Coast starts at about 1.4m up to absolute beachfront for about 13 million. Each beachside suburb offers its own unique community, including shops, restaurants, cafes and surf breaks. Some of the best beaches on the Central Coast include:

If you would like to know more about these locations, please reach out for a chat.

The Central Coast is home to 5 National Parks. Some of the best-known National Parks are Bouddi National Park, Brisbane Water National Park, and Wyrrabalong National Park.

If you are looking to buy a property that Is immersed by or very close to National Park, you should consider the following Central Coast suburbs:

If you are a foodie, or a café lover, the Central Coast has you covered. Terrigal is a great place to explore if you are into eating out and nightlife. They have a growing food scene, plenty of cafes and nightlife to match.

Growing/changing or gentrifying Central Coast suburbs are definitely Ettalong Beach and Long Jetty. Each have boutiques, Cafes, some of the leading restaurants and always welcoming change to their community. Check them out!

Property buyers also look to the Central Coast as it offers acreage and private estate living within a close distance to the beach for affordable prices compared to similar Sydney suburbs. The median house price for an acreage in Matcham is $2,750,000 where as similar suburbs such as Duffys Forest is $6,710,000.

Duffys Forest is much closer to the Sydney CBD (about 45mins) as where Matcham is about a 1.5 hour drive. Matcham is about a 10 minute drive to Terrigal Beach which is one of the most vibrant suburbs on the Central Coast.

Matcham is also close to the Central Coast Grammar School, arguably one of the best performing schools on the Central Coast. Matcham and similar Central Coast suburbs have space to grow fruit and vegetables, house horses or have large manicured gardens.

Entry price into a Central Coast acreage is about 1.6m. Central Coast acreage suburbs include:

Matcham

Holgate

Wamberal

Somersby

Jilliby

Fountaindale

Empire Bay

Kincumber

Tumbi Umbi

If you would like to know more about which Central Coast suburbs are right for your lifestyle and needs, reach out, we would love to chat with you.