Central Coast — 2261

The Entrance Property Market Data
Sold Prices & Trends

Settled residential sales data for The Entrance NSW 2261. Sourced from NSW Valuer General. Updated Q1 2026.


Median House Price
$920,000
+3.8% year on year
Median Unit Price
$620,000
+3.2% year on year
Median Land Price
$450,000
+4.1% year on year
Annual Sales Volume
88
settled transactions
CouncilCentral Coast
Postcode2261
Distance to Sydney~92 km
Distance to Newcastle~62 km
Train AccessTuggerah Station (10 min drive)

Recent Settled Sales

Indicative settled sales, The Entrance NSW 2261. Source: NSW Valuer General. Q1 2026.

AddressTypePriceSettledLand m²
14 The Entrance RoadHouse$938,000Mar 2026580
7 Ocean ParadeHouse$980,000Mar 2026612
23 Murray StreetHouse$905,000Feb 2026548
41 Regan StreetHouse$895,000Feb 2026508
3 The EsplanadeHouse$1,050,000Jan 2026640
19 Entrance RoadHouse$915,000Jan 2026560
8 Ocean ParadeHouse$970,000Dec 2025600
2/11 The EsplanadeUnit$635,000Mar 2026—
5/24 Murray StreetUnit$610,000Feb 2026—
1/6 Regan StreetUnit$618,000Jan 2026—
Lot 4 The Entrance RoadLand$458,000Mar 2026548
32 Ocean ParadeHouse$952,000Dec 2025580
Lot 7 Murray StreetLand$442,000Feb 2026512

Data sourced from NSW Valuer General public records. Addresses are indicative. Individual property values vary based on size, condition, outlook, and features.


Suburb Profile

About The Entrance


The Entrance is one of the Central Coast's most recognisable coastal towns, positioned at the point where Tuggerawong Lake meets the ocean. It has a well-established tourist character, with a waterfront esplanade, local retail strip, and the famous pelican feeding that draws visitors year-round. Beyond the tourism appeal, The Entrance functions as a legitimate residential address with a strong owner-occupier base.

The housing stock is varied, including detached houses, units, and duplexes. Blocks are typically 450 to 650 square metres, with smaller lots common near the town centre where higher-density zoning applies. Unit supply is stronger here than in most other Central Coast suburbs, supported by historical holiday unit development and ongoing infill projects.

Train access is not direct. Residents drive approximately 10 minutes to Tuggerah Station, the nearest connection on the Central Coast line. This transport arrangement is a key consideration for commuter buyers. The town centre provides a functional retail and service offering, reducing reliance on Tuggerah or Wyong for everyday needs.

The Entrance has a dual demand profile: owner-occupiers drawn by the lifestyle offering and holiday investment buyers attracted by short-term rental potential. Gross rental yields for permanent tenants sit in the 3.9 to 4.4 percent range. Short-term rental performance depends on platform and management arrangements and is not reflected in these long-term figures.

Quick Facts
Suburb typeCoastal residential, tourism
Typical block size450–650 m²
Nearest major centreThe Entrance Town Centre
Train accessTuggerah Station (10 min drive)
School catchmentThe Entrance Public School
Zoning (typical)R2/R3 Mixed

Buyer Perspective

Is The Entrance a Good Buy?


This section is educational, not financial advice. Whether The Entrance suits your situation depends on your goals, timeline, and financial position. That said, here are the factors buyers typically weigh.

The Entrance median house prices have crossed 00,000, reflecting the lifestyle premium attached to the waterfront town. Growth has been steadier than in the more affordable northern Central Coast suburbs, but the suburb's established character and genuine lifestyle appeal have maintained consistent buyer demand.

Buyers focused on investment yield should note that entry prices are higher than suburbs like Wyong or Tuggerah, and that transport to the train requires a car. Development sites exist near the town centre where zoning permits medium density, but competition for these sites is high. The unit market is diverse, with older holiday units offering lower entry prices and newer stock commanding premiums.


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