City Overview

The Central Coast stretches from the north of Brisbane Water to the east of Erina and north to Lake Macquarie. The population is close to 350,000 and is the top holiday destination for Sydney siders providing close proximity for day trips and weekend getaways.  The Central Coast is a fusion of stunning sandy beaches, lush national parks and state forests and beautiful lakes. It is situated approximately one hours drive away from Sydney and Newcastle with many people choosing to live there and commute to work by car or public transport to both cities.

The Central Coast boasts some of the most unique shopping experiences in New South Wales ranging from large shopping centres such as Erina Fair with designer stores to street boutiques showcasing local and brand name fashion that offer some incredible sales. Avoca Beachside Markets, Ettalong Beach Markets and the Entrance Organic Food Market boast some of the best fashion, arts and crafts, home wares and fresh produce on the coast. The Central Coast is a cultural hub for dining and entertainment and is a treasure trove of hidden trendy little cafes, contemporary popular restaurants and bars and world-class museums. Try delectable seafood at the Water’s Edge at The Entrance, enjoy al fresco dining with stunning views of Terrigal Beach at Florida Beach Bar or relax with a coffee at the relaxed café Kahveh in Avoca Beach.  The Central Coast offers an abundant list of festivals and events throughout the year such as the Winter Jazz and Blues Festival, Terrigal Antique and Vintage Fair, The Food and Wine Festival and Chrome Fest.    

Erina Fair Shopping Centre Gosford picture courtesy of Visitnsw.com  

The Central Coast offers an abundance of recreational and sports activities with a vast range of swimming and sporting clubs and annual sporting events such as the Shimano Mountain Bike Grand Prix and the Central Coast Sevens.  There is a huge amount of water activities to indulge in such as sail boating, scuba diving, kayaking, jet skiing and fishing. There are many transport options available to get to and around the coast using buses, trains, ferries, and taxis. Planes are another option for travellers who want to lay back and relax and cut down on travel time. 

Source:
http://profile.id.com.au/central-coast-nsw/about
http://www.thecentralcoast.com.au/
http://www.traveller.com.au/nsw-central-coast-holidays-the-coast-with-the-most-12uumo
http://www.wilmap.com.au/nsw/tour_areas/central_coast.html
http://www.localmarketguide.com.au/1039-the-entrance-organic-food-market#.WZ4pW5MjG9Z
https://www.centralcoastaustralia.com.au/restaurants-cafes-bars/cafes/
http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/central-coast/gosford-area/terrigal/events/terrigal-antique-and-vintage-fair
https://thefoodandwinefestival.com.au/
http://www.chromefest.org/
http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/central-coast/wyong-area/tuggerah/events/shimano-mountain-bike-grand-prix-round-three-ourimbah
http://centralcoastsevens.com.au/


Fun facts and trivia about Central Coast

•   The oldest building on public record that still remains standing on the Central Coast is the Old Courthouse, which is now the Central Coast Music Conservatorium.
•   MacMasters Beach has been ranked amongst the top one hundred surf beaches in the country.
•   One of the earliest settlements on the Coast was in Kincumber, which derived its named from an Indigenous term ‘Kincumba’ that means ‘towards the rising sun’.
•   The longest railway tunnel in NSW is the Woy Woy Tunnel opened in 1888 was built using ten million bricks, which were transported by ship and rail.
•   Erina is the main centre for commercial trade on the Central Coast and Erina Fair, which opened in 1987, is the largest shopping centre in the region.  
•   Hollywood movie star Matthew McConaughey lived on the Central Coast attending Gorokan High School in 1988 at the age of 18.
•   Terrigal is one of the most sought after suburbs on the Central Coast to visit, live and retire to.

MacMasters Beach picture courtesy of Kevin Morgan

Weather in Central Coast
                                            
The Central Coast maintains a subtropical climate with plenty of sunshine throughout the year. In winter the average is 18C and can be mild to quite chilly and produce large amounts of rainfall during autumn. Summer months can bring high levels of humidity with the average temperature reaching 26C.  Light afternoon winds brought in from the coast offer some relief to the hot summer days.  

Summer: December - Feb
Average: 26C

Autumn: March – May
Average: 23C

Winter: June – August
Average: 18C

Spring: September – November
Average: 22C

Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Coast_(New_South_Wales)#Climate
https://www.yr.no/place/Australia/New_South_Wales/Central_Coast/statistics.html
https://www.centralcoastaustralia.com.au/info/climate/

Relocating

The Central Coast is in a property boom as homebuyers, developers and investors recognise the rapid economic and financial growth that has occurred in the last five years.  The housing market continues to boom as families choose the coastal lifestyle preferring to commute to Sydney and Newcastle for work. The Central Coast has a steady and proficient labour force, excellent transport infrastructure and high class amenities with stunning beaches, national parks and open space making it an attractive region to relocate to. Suburban median house prices have increased by up to 20% and yet the Coast is still offers affordable high standard living.  Suburbs such as Terrigal and Avoca are favourites due their pristine beaches, laidback lifestyle and closeness to the shopping district and Erina Shopping Centre. For those who want a more urban lifestyle suburbs such as Erina and Gosford offer more in shopping and entertainment with trendy little cafes and outstanding restaurants.  


The Central Coast continues to prosper expanding in population and infrastructure and its thriving economy providing a beautiful climate and ideal location make it a desirable region to live and work in.

Source:
https://www.industry.nsw.gov.au/invest-in-nsw/regional-opportunities/central-coast
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/central-coast/aussie-dream-harder-to-come-by-on-central-coast-after-property-prices-jump-20-per-cent/news-story/9e713557a2f9f509c5f1d592effacbb0
http://www.boutique-realestate.com.au/moving-to-the-central-coast/info.html

Removalists on the Central Coast

Moving can be an exciting yet stressful event and trying to find the best removalists with reasonable rates and professional attitudes can heighten the stress factor. We have provided a list below of a number of professionals to help in the Central Coast region:

Ave a goodweekend Removals
All Coast Removals 
Central Coast Removals
Surfsider Removals
City Coast Removals

Moving your business to the Central Coast

The Central Coast is fast becoming a region that is rapidly expanding boasting a tourism industry that brings in up to $880 million a year.  Each year the Coast generates the high levels of national and international tourists and is becoming one of the most desired regions to relocate to. It is flourishing in its economic and financial growth offering location, lifestyle, top amenities and transport. The Central Coast has a vast range of support networks to guide and assist in relocating or starting a new business. Workshops, training and business advisory services are available to support businesses of all types macro or micro.  For additional information and links to support programs see:

Central Coast Australia
Central Coast Business Enterprise Centre
NSW Business Chamber
Rogers Lean & Company
Central Coast Australia Business Services

Top Community Services on the Central Coast

There is a wide range of community services, government and non-government in Central Coast that offer support and services to adults and families in regards to jobs, housing and accommodation, ageing and disability, youth and child care, domestic violence, family assistance and general information and advice for residents. For a comprehensive list of not for profit and Government departments:

NSW Family & Community Services
Community Transport Central Coast
Central Coast Community Council
Coast Community Connections
Central Coast Community Women's Health Centre
Central Coast Disability Network
Central Coast Council Gosford
Whats On Central Coast

Schools

The Central Coast has some of the highest quality schools in NSW and is recognised for its high quality educational facilities. It has a comprehensive and notable range of schools both public and private, which provide for early childhood, primary and high school students. Tertiary education is available at University of Newcastle Ourimbah campus, Hunter TAFE, Macquarie University, Central Coast Conservatorium and Central Coast Community College. For a comprehensive list of schools and educational offerings check out the following links:

Private School Guide
Wikipedia List of Schools in Hunter and Central Coast 
University of Newcastle
TAFE NSW Hunter & Central Coast
Central Coast Community College
Central Coast Conservatorium
Macquarie University


Getting Around

Public transport, buses, trains, ferries, and taxis:

Sydney trains
Central Coast Ferries
Busways Central Coast
Red Bus Services
Central Coast Taxis
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City Sightseeing

Sydney.com.au
Sydney.com Destination NSW

Terrigal, picture from The Billabong Guide to Terrigal courtesy of Luke Taaffe  

Employment

Jobs on the Coast
Indeed
Career One
I Work for NSW
Jora

Central Coast News

ABC News Central Coast
NBN News
Coast Community News
NSW Central Coast News
Express Advocate