Suburb Profile CONTENTS

WOONGARRAH, CENTRAL COAST suburb profile CONTENTS

3 | Location

4 | Demographics

6 | Local Amenities

7 | Amenity Map

8 | Market Activity

10 | Central Coast Infrastructure

12 | Major Projects

14 | Invest in the Central Coast

2 ORACLE BUILDING CORPORATION | WOONGARRAH LOCATION

Woongarrah is located in the Central A newly urbanised area, it continues Close to Budgewoi Lake and Coast region of New South Wales. It to grow, with all needed amenities only 8km from Tuggerah Lake, is part of the Central Coast Council close by such as hospital, train Woongarrah is an idyllic location local government area, as well as station, schools and shopping with all the picturesque attributes part of the Warnervale development centres of Lakehaven Shopping desired by most Aussies. precinct. Centre and Westfield Tuggerah.

WYONG

MANGROVE MOUNTAIN WISEMANS KILLARNEY VALE FERRY WOONGARRAH

GOSFORD

WOY WOY

WILBERFORCE

BEROWRA

HORNSBY

BLACKTOWN EPPING MANLY PARRAMATTA RYDE NORTH SYDNEY

FAIRFIELD 106km to STRATHFIELD SYDNEY Sydney

LIVERPOOL

BOTANY

3 WOONGARRAH | ORACLE BUILDING CORPORATION RESIDENT DEMOGRAPHICS

5,226 $1,903 35 years Population Median weekly household Median age 2016 ABS income 2016 ABS 2016 ABS

25.2% 20.1% 17.4% Maturing couples & Established couples & Older couples & families families families

Realestate.com.au

4.9% Unemployed 3.3% 1.6% Other 3.8% Separated 5% Away Widowed 21.4% from work 7.5% Rented Divorced

49.7% 61.2% 56.2% 27.3% Purchaser Employed Married Owned full time

28.9% 29.2% Never Part time married

8.2% 1.6% Machine Other 0.8% Philippines 12.2% Operators Other 15.3% Other 1.3% New Zealand 8.4% 4.2% Labourers % % England % 16.8 5% Technical 46.3 81.5 Professionals Infants / Australian Primary 15.7% Clerical & 10.3% Admin Sales 7.1% University

11.7% Managers 14.5% 26.2% Technicians and Secondary Trades Workers 12.8% Community Workers

4 Source: quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au, realestate.com.au ORACLE BUILDING CORPORATION | WOONGARRAH MARKET DEMOGRAPHICS

$667,568 $510pw 4.21% Median house sale price Median rent Median gross yield

May 2020 CoreLogic May 2020 CoreLogic May 2020 CoreLogic

4.71% 80.18% 1,612 Average annual growth Owner occupiers Total dwellings

May 2020 CoreLogic 2020 Real Estate Investar May 2020 CoreLogic

House Sales Per Annum Land Sales Per Annum

Statistics are calculated over a rolling 12 month period. Statistics are calculated over a rolling 12 month period.

Source: Corelogic, www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au, 5 www.realestateinvestar.com.au, quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au WOONGARRAH | ORACLE BUILDING CORPORATION LOCAL AMENITIES

Wyrrabalong National Park Wyong Golf Club Hamlyn Terrace Community Paradise is just minutes from The Wyong Golf Club is situated on 65 & Sporting Complex Entrance on the Central Coast. acres of pristine land. The parkland Hamyln Terrace Community Centre is Visitors can go whale watching, style golf course and well-manicured a multi-purpose facility comprising of fishing, surfing, bush-walking and kikuyu fairways are a beautiful offices, activity rooms and a meeting birdwatching at Wyrrabalong National platform to enjoy a game. room. The Community Centre is Park. co-located with sporting ovals, a children’s playground, BBQ and picnic areas, walking/cycling path, multi- purpose courts.

Wyong Rugby League Club TAFE NSW Ourimbah Warnervale Medical Complex The Wyong Rugby League Club TAFE NSW Ourimbah is a joint TAFE The Warnervale GP Superclinic, provides exceptional entertainment, and University of Newcastle facility, Warnervale Chemmart, Physio For recreational and dining experiences, located on the Central Coast close to You, Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology, social and sporting initiatives and transport and stunning beaches. ENT Specialist, Paediatrician, leisure activities for all to enjoy. It has Warnervale Dental together with TAFE NSW Ourimbah offers students two restaurants - Sentosa Malaysian other specialist and allied health a relaxed environment for study, Restaurant and Jake’s Place with consulting rooms are located in the collaboration and the sharing of ideas. fantastic ranges of dishes. Warnervale Medical Complex.

Warnervale Railway Station Westfield Tuggerah Charmhaven Aqua Centre Warnervale railway station is located Westfield Tuggerah is located on the Charmhaven Aqua Centre prides on the Main Northern line. It serves Central Coast, approximately 2 km itself on the safety and education of the town of Warnervale. Warnervale south of the Wyong town centre. teaching kids of all ages to swim. The has two side platforms. It is served The centre contains 245 stores and centre has been running for more by NSW TrainLink Central Coast & 8 cinemas. It is currently the second than 20 years in its current location, Newcastle Line services travelling from largest enclosed shopping centre on providing learn to swim programs to Sydney Central to Newcastle. the Central Coast. the community.

6 ORACLE BUILDING CORPORATION | WOONGARRAH AMENITY MAP

Shopping Centres Schools Recreation Homemaker Lake Haven: 4.1km Goodstart Early Learning: 2.7km Woongarrah Sports Facility: 2.3km Lake Haven Home MegaCentre: 4.1km Woongarrah Family Day Care: 2.9km F45 Training: 3km Lake Haven Centre: 4.2km Woongarrah Public School: 2.7km Charmhaven Aqua Centre: 3km North Lakes Shopping Centre: 6.7km Warnervale Public School: 3.1km Hamlyn Terrace Sporting Complex: 3.2km Village Central Wyong: 10.4km St Cecilia’s Primary School: 9.9km Charmy Indoor Sports: 3.5km Lake Munmorah Shopping Centre: MacKillop Catholic College: 2.6km 13.3km Warnervale Oval: 3.7km Northlakes High School: 4.3km Westfield Tuggerah: 17.6km Mataram Ridge Reserve: 3.8km Gorokan High School: 5km Charmhaven Tennis Centre: 5km Restaurants Ourimbah TAFE: 5.8km Lake Haven Recreation Centre: 5.1km Arizona Lunch Bar: 3km Wyong TAFE: 10.5km Dog Park: 5.9km Kanwal Pizza & Pasta: 4.4km UNSW Budgewoi: 11.6km Wadalba Sports Complex: 6.2km Sushi Hub Lake Haven: 4.7km Avondale University College: 30.7km Wyong Golf Club: 8km Charming Thai: 4.7km Medical Centres Tuggerah Lake: 8km Wyong Rugby League Club: 4.8km Warnervale GP Super Clinic I Doctors: Wyong Olympic Pool: 9.7km The Palms Restaurant: 4.9km 2.6km Wyong Bowling Club: 10km Subway: 4.9km Lake Haven - Coastal Lakes Medical Practice: 4.7km Wyrrabalong National Park: 14.6km Pizza Inn: 5.1km Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital: 5.3km Train Stations Warnervale Station: 4.8km Wyong Public Hospital: 5.7km Wyong Station: 10km

7 WOONGARRAH | ORACLE BUILDING CORPORATION MARKET ACTIVITY

SOLD 22 Grasstree Avenue, Woongarrah NSW 2259 Sale Price: $655,000 Sale Date: 15 February 2020

Category: House: One Storey / Lowset

Area: 512m2

Attributes: 4 Beds, 2 Bath, 2 Car Spaces, 2 Lock Up Garage

6 Ellalong Way, Woongarrah, NSW 2259 Sale Price: $660,000 Sale Date: 4 November 2019

Area: 510m2

Attributes: 4 Beds, 2 Bath, 2 Car Spaces, 2 Lock Up Garage

70 Hakone Road, Woongarrah NSW 2259 Sale Price: $690,000 Sale Date: 16 October 2019

Category: House: One Storey / Lowset Area: 516m2

Attributes: 4 Beds, 2 Bath, 4 Car Spaces, 2 Lock Up Garage

LEASED 37 Ellalong Way, Woongarrah NSW 2259 Current Rental Price: $565/W

Listed Date: 7 March 2020

Category: House: One Storey / Lowset

Area: 496m2

Attributes: 4 Beds, 2 Baths, 2 Car Spaces, 2 Lock Up Garages

76 Peppercorn Avenue, Woongarrah NSW 2259, Woongarrah NSW 2259 Current Rental Price: $530-$550/W

Listed Date: 29 June 2020

Category: House: One Storey / Lowset

Area: 494m2

Attributes: 4 Beds, 2 Bath, 2 Car Spaces, 2 Lock Up Garage

15 Greenhaven Circuit, Woongarrah NSW 2259 Current Rental Price: $560/W

Listed Date: 17 July 2020

Category: House: One Storey / Lowset

Area: 564m2

Attributes: 4 Beds, 2 Bath, 2 Car Spaces, 2 Lock Up, Garage

8 Source: Corelogic Report. Statistics obtained August 2020 ORACLE BUILDING CORPORATION | WOONGARRAH Oracle Property Group Portal Office Park, Unit 1, 2994 Logan Road UNDERWOOD QLD 4119 AUS Ph: +61 (7) 3297 9800 Email: [email protected]

Area Profile

The size of Woongarrah is approximately 5.3 square kilometres.

The population of Woongarrah in 2011 was 4,508 people.

By 2016 the population was 5,203 showing a population growth of 15.4% in the area during that time.

The predominant age group in Woongarrah is 40-49 years.

Households in Woongarrah are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments.

In general, people in Woongarrah work in a professional occupation.

In 2011, 77.7% of the homes in Woongarrah were owner-occupied compared with 76.9% in 2016.

Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $630,000. MARKET ACTIVITY Median Sales Price Median Sales Price

Year 2016 Year 2017 Year 2018 Year 2019 Year 2020 Period Median Price Median Price Median Price Median Price Median Price January $550,000 $650,000 $670,000 $685,000 $620,000 February $556,000 $651,000 $677,500 $670,000 $630,000 March $565,000 $650,500 $675,000 $650,000 n/a April $570,000 $660,000 $675,000 $650,000 n/a May $580,000 $665,000 $675,000 $644,450 n/a June $582,500 $665,000 $675,000 $640,100 n/a July $599,250 $665,000 $685,000 $640,000 n/a August $615,000 $665,000 $690,000 $640,000 n/a September $627,500 $660,000 $690,000 $630,000 n/a October $630,000 $665,000 $690,000 $621,500 n/a November $635,000 $666,000 $685,000 $630,000 n/a December $640,000 $668,500 $690,000 $620,000 n/a

Statistics are calculated over a rolling 12 month period

Median Sales Price vs Number Sold Recent Median Sale Prices (House)

Oracle Property Group Portal Office Park, Unit 1, 2994 Logan Road UNDERWOOD QLD 4119 AUS Ph: +61 (7) 3297 9800 Email: [email protected] © Copyright 2020 RP Data Pty Ltd trading as CoreLogic Asia Pacific (CoreLogic), Local, State, and Page 2 Commonwealth Governments. All rights reserved.

Recent Median Sale Prices

Recent Median Sale Prices (House) Recent Median Sale Prices (House) Woongarrah Central Coast Period Median Price Median Price February 2020 $630,000 $635,000 January 2020 $620,000 $630,000 December 2019 $620,000 $630,000 November 2019 $630,000 $630,000 October 2019 $621,500 $630,000 September 2019 $630,000 $630,000 August 2019 $640,000 $630,000 July 2019 $640,000 $630,000 June 2019 $640,100 $630,000 May 2019 $644,450 $640,000 April 2019 $650,000 $640,000 March 2019 $650,000 $645,000

Statistics are calculated over a rolling 12 month period Recent Median Sale Prices (House) Source: Corelogic Report. Statistics obtained 22/05/20 9 WOONGARRAH | ORACLE BUILDING CORPORATION

Public Transport Sydney Newcastle Freeway Gosford Hospital The Central Coast is serviced by The main access to the Central Coast Gosford Hospital is a 484-bed state an extensive and burgeoning road by road is the 127 kilometre Sydney- owned public hospital in Gosford. system. A combination of bus and Newcastle Freeway that carries the It is part of the Central Coast Local rail provide multiple public transport designation National Highway 1, Health District which is a division of options for locals. The region also has known to most as the F3 Freeway. New South Wales Ministry of Health. a number of taxis operated by Central The freeway provides the most Gosford Hospital provides a range Coast Taxis. important road link between Sydney, of medical, surgical and maternity the Central Coast, Newcastle and services to the Central Coast region of the Hunter Region. The F3 freeway is New South Wales. three lanes in each direction for 43 kilometres between Wahroonga and the Kariong Interchange. Rail The western suburbs of the Central Coast are serviced by the Central Coast & Newcastle Line. Gosford station is the central station on the line connecting with most bus services as well as taxis. Trains There have been progressive upgrades terminate at both Gosford and Wyong and expansion to the medical, stations which are also utilised by patient, and staff facilities throughout long distance services. the history of the hospital. This includes the adaption of buildings in Bus and around the hospital to provide Buses operate from all railway additional health services. stations, shopping centres and most The hospital’s emergency department beaches, and travel to all areas of the is the third busiest in the state. Gosford Central Coast. Two trains depart from Hospital is a teaching hospital of Sydney Central Station and Newcastle the University of Newcastle and the Station every hour and stop at the University of New England. Medical, Hawkesbury River, Wyong, Gosford nursing, and allied health students are and Woy Woy. placed there for practical terms.

10 Source: wikipedia ORACLE BUILDING CORPORATION | WOONGARRAH Erina Fair University of Newcastle Gosford Regional Gallery Erina Fair is the largest shopping Situated just two minutes from the M1 The Gosford Regional Gallery is one centre on the Central Coast and has Pacific Motorway, UON Central Coast of the Central Coast’s leading tourist been servicing the region since 1987. is conveniently located and provides a attractions. It provides an important range of flexible courses to suit a busy, cultural and educational resource for Erina Fair has the widest shopping modern lifestyle. the community and visitors. choice on the Central Coast with Myer, Kmart, Target, Big W, Best & Less, This state-of-the-art facility is The 1 hectare facility is situated within Woolworths, Coles and Aldi plus over also home to the Hunter TAFE 26 hectares of public reserve and 300 specialty stores. Ourimbah campus, the Central incorporates three exhibition spaces: Coast Community College and local the Edogawa Commemorative There is a wide variety of leisure and businesses - all of whom contribute to Garden, a gallery shop and onsite café. entertainment options in The Hive a diverse and growing community. including an 8 screen Hoyts Cinema, the The gallery hosts a diverse program Erina Ice Arena, a variety of restaurants, Tertiary preparation, undergraduate of local, national and international a playground for the children and a degrees, combined degrees, exhibitions. It regularly showcases comprehensive schedule of fun activities postgraduate research at the a variety of styles in visual art, on the Hive Stage. Honours, Masters and Doctorate levels photography, sculpture and design, are offered. showcasing established and emerging artists, traditional, new and original Special teaching and learning spaces work. Many significant touring for degrees in Exercise and Sport exhibitions also come through Science, Podiatry, Oral Health Therapy, Australia’s extensive network of Nursing and Food Science and Human regional and national galleries. Nutrition are especially remarkable. The exhibitions are supported by The state-of-the-art library includes: a strong education and learning y 276 computers and a range of program which includes tours, printing/scanning services practical workshops, demonstrations and art classes for both children and y Eight study rooms with access to adults. An exciting series of family computers and screens Central Coast Stadium activities are also available during y Wireless and power connections for school holiday periods. Central Coast Stadium is located in laptops and other devices Gosford City, about an hours drive north of Sydney. The stadium boasts y A service-desk offering 24 hour picturesque views over Brisbane Water support from library staff and its surrounds. Officially opened in y A student ‘Rover’ service that 2000, the multifunctional facility has a provides peer-assisted library and capacity of over 20,000. basic IT support The official home of the A-League y Cafe, lounge, parents’ room and soccer team, the Central Coast outdoor meeting spaces Mariners, the stadium is also a regular host of NRL fixtures, as well The multi-disciplinary and collaborative research approach has driven as a wide variety of local sporting and Laycock Street Community community events. innovation and delivered significant economic, social and environmental Theatre The stadium features six food outlets benefits to the community. The Laycock Street Community and six bar areas on the concourse Theatre in Gosford presents level, with additional mobile vendors Building on this proud legacy as a performances by local, national and for large events. Merchandise stalls centre of excellence for research international artists and a diverse are conveniently located around the and innovation, the uni has focused range of touring productions. It has stadium. activities on consolidating their role as a leading regional hub, expanding also proudly been home to Gosford Three corporate lounges are situated in international connections. Musical Society for the last 30 years. prime viewing positions on the Eastern Guests can enjoy performances in the Concourse. An additional 21 premium UON Central Coast contributes to this 392 seat auditorium, or the smaller corporate suites in the Upper Eastern collaborative research process, with Don Craig Room with up to 100 Stand offer the best view of the game. industry leaders combining to facilitate a wide range of research projects. seats. There is a fully licensed bar and commercial kitchen.

Source: Wikipedia, www.newcastle.edu.au, www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au, 11 www.centralcoaststadium.com.au WOONGARRAH | ORACLE BUILDING CORPORATION MAJOR PROJECTS

The Central Coast Regional Gosford Hospital Redevelopment Gosford Regional Library and Sporting and Recreation This major investment will deliver a Innovation Hub Complex next-generation health service to the The Gosford Regional Library people of the Central Coast. It will Central Coast Council invested building is a key element to add consolidate existing health services, $13.71million towards the $23.71million value to the Gosford Region as a enable new treatment models, to build stage one of this Complex, cultural, community and innovation enhance our future capacity and help which was jointly funded with the destination. to improve the quality of patient care. support of a $10million grant from the The aim is to combine a Library and Australian Government. The Gosford Hospital redevelopment the Smart Work Hub, growing both will deliver a range of new and The Complex was designed to be built elements to the meet the ever- upgraded facilities, including: in two stages, with the first and major changing needs of the Central Coast stage completed in 2019. y a new emergency department, community and creating a Regional more than double the current size Library and Innovation Hub offering The second stage of works will a multitude of services and space y see the development of a multi- a new psychiatric emergency care offerings for interactive community purpose indoor complex. Once centre engagement and facilitation. fully developed, the Central Coast y a new and larger intensive care unit Regional Sporting & Recreation The required outcome is the Complex will be the first-of-its-kind y more operating theatres and provision of a final building design facility for the Central Coast region. patient recovery beds and comprehensive construction specifications by undertaking all y new endoscopy facilities engagement and co-ordination of y expanded maternity services with all necessary design consultants and more beds, birthing rooms and associated consultancies and the special care cots provision of services to resolve any requests for information throughout y a new women’s health clinic the construction phase up to practical y a new paediatric treatment unit completion. y upgraded cardiac catheterisation labs and an integrated cardio- vascular service Central Coast Quarter y more medical imaging services and The Central Coast Quarter was a nuclear medicine department designed to create a new community hub with a blend of commercial, y new inpatient wards residential and recreational facilities. y more outpatient services that will Stage 1 is now complete, boasting triple the current size and capacity a striking facade of sandstone, y a new rehabilitation unit glazing and panelling. The six-storey y office building includes three levels expanded cancer treatment services M1 Pacific Motorway Upgrades of car parking and houses various with more chemotherapy chairs. The M1 Pacific Motorway Upgrades government agencies, providing In addition, the Gosford Hospital that make up the $391.6 million M1 much-needed opportunities for local redevelopment will feature: Productivity Package funded by the residents to work closer to home. y a new main entrance area off Australian and NSW governments As each stage is completed and Showground Road (instead of are now complete, providing a better launched, this under-utilised area Holden Street), with easier access and more reliable journey on one of of Gosford will come alive. Mann St into, and around, the hospital site Australia’s busiest roads. is the city s most vital thoroughfare, y a new design and floor layout that connecting the waterfront, stadium will make it easier for patients and precinct, public parks, train station visitors to find their way around and the CBD. y an additional multi-storey car park.

12 Source: www.gwhr.health.nsw.gov.au, www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au, ORACLE BUILDING CORPORATION | WOONGARRAH www.rms.nsw.gov.au Wyong Hospital redevelopment Gosford City Centre Green Point Sun Valley Park The NSW Government’s $200 million Revitalisation Redevelopment Wyong Hospital redevelopment will Revitalisation of Gosford City Centre Central Coast Council is planning significantly enhance healthcare as the regional capital of a healthy, to revitalise Sun Valley Park with on the Central Coast and meet the prosperous and connected Central the redevelopment of the reserve growing needs of our community. Coast, is a priority of the Central Coast in 2020. The redevelopment Regional Plan 2036 and the Minister When complete, the redevelopment includes the construction of a safe, for Planning. will deliver an increase in overall functional, inclusive regional play service capacity with the development The aim is to facilitate investment space consisting of play equipment, of a new services building. in the city to attract new residents, park furniture, connective pathways, business, tourists and cultural activity landscaping, shade and fencing as The new building will include: to allow Gosford to fulfil its enormous well as an upgrade to the existing y a new and expanded Emergency potential as the vibrant, thriving and amenities building, basketball court Department liveable capital of the Central Coast. and carpark. y a new and expanded Intensive Care The vision of the redevelopment is Unit to produce a high quality inclusive regional play space that will create y a new Psychiatric Emergency Care opportunities for play, social Centre engagement and an active outdoor y a new Paediatric Assessment Unit lifestyle for a wide range of ages, ability levels and cultural backgrounds y a new and expanded Medical across the Central Coast. Imaging Department y a new and expanded Medical New Central Coast Parks Assessment Unit Final designs have allowed for an There are 20 new parks being y innovative transformation of Leagues additional inpatient beds with designed, developed and built by future expansion space Club Field into a nature-inspired space with water play and sensory Central Coast Council between 2019 In parallel with construction of the experiences for all ages. and 2020, these include: new building, refurbishment of y Sun Valley Park, Green Point some areas of the existing hospital Concept plans for the 2.4Ha site will be undertaken to expand the showcase a new style of immersive y Shelly Beach Road, Empire Bay nature play for the community to infrastructure. enjoy that go well beyond structured y Susan Fahey Park, Copacabana The refurbishment of the existing playgrounds with soft fall and y Swadling Reserve, Toowoon Bay hospital will include: slippery slides. y Wallarah Point Peace Park, Gorokan y more operating theatre capacity The designs feature a living, breathing bushland ecosystem that y Walder Cres, Avoca y an expanded Medical Day Unit complements the park’s proximity y Sunset Parade Foreshore, Chain to the Gosford waterfront. The park y an expanded Transit Lounge Valley Bay with incorporate wild play and water Gosford Olympic Pool features interspersed between dozens y Dalnott Reserve, Gorokan of newly-planted trees, thousands of y A completely revamped public native plants, picnic areas, amenities Arnold Close Reserve, Halekulani swimming pool with uninterrupted and walkways. y Bloodtree Oval, Mangrove Mountain views over Brisbane Water is planned for the Central Coast region. A key feature is an innovative tidal y Fagans Park, Point Clare terrace that draws water from the bay Gosford Pool first opened to the at high tide and drains at low tide to y Boat Harbour, Summerland Point public in 1955 and although various create an ecosystem that changes y Brisbane Ave, Umina buildings and facilities have been from hour to hour. added piecemeal over the years, there y Lentara Ave, Umina All the elements will come together has been no major revamp since. in an amphitheatre modelled on a y Wadalba, Voyager Street traditional indigenous dancing ground. Plans for a new Olympic pool, new y Warnervale Station, Warnervale indoor pool, water play area relocation y of the grandstand to allow for Pinyari Park, Kincumber uninterrupted views and make it a full day attraction.

Source: www.planning.nsw.gov.au, www.gwhr.health.nsw.gov.au, 13 www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au, coastcommunitynews.com.au, WOONGARRAH | ORACLE BUILDING CORPORATION www.yourvoiceourcoast.com INVEST IN CENTRAL COAST

As a region poised for rapid population Location Infrastructure growth, just one hour north of Sydney, y the Central Coast offers enormous Sydney’s Central Coast is a region NSW Department of Health - Gosford Hospital. A $368 million opportunities right now for new mid-way between Sydney and redevelopment was opened in residential, business, educational and Newcastle. It is connected to the city mid-2018. visitor facilities in this region. by the Sydney-Brisbane northern rail line, the M1 Pacific Motorway and the y Central Coast Medical School and Gosford is the Capital City of the soon to be completed North Connex Medical Research Institute is a $72.5 Central Coast and is presently seeing connecting the area with Western million project financed jointly by unprecedented investment. Sydney. the NSW and Federal Governments and University of Newcastle to The NSW Government has made a It is 60 to 90 kilometres north of the be built adjacent to the Gosford commitment to the growth of the Sydney CBD, and about 80 kilometres Hospital precinct. region and is investing almost a billion south of the Newcastle CBD. dollars in support of that growth while y Transport NSW - Inter-city Fleet at the same time private investors have Maintenance Facility to service invested a similar amount with plans the new inter-city train fleet, to be to spend more. delivered from 2019, is being built at Kangy Angy at a cost of $300 million. NEWCASTLE y NSW Government – The Minister

1 for Planning and Environment in early 2018 announced that the ORIET government would invest $42

ARRAALONG million in water, sewerage and drainage infrastructure in the CENTRAL Gosford CBD and an additional COAST NORA EAD ONG PEAT RIDGE y $10 million in improving the TE ENTRANCE streetscape and parks in Gosford

GOORD CBD. TERRIGAL O O y Road upgrades – NSW Roads and S Maritime Services is spending BROOLN $70 million upgrading the M1 INDOR 1 Pacific Motorway and $70 million upgrading various sections of D CATLE ILL hour mins the Pacific Highway improving km connectivity through the region.

LIERPOOL SYDNEY

14 Source: www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au, rdacc.org.au ORACLE BUILDING CORPORATION | WOONGARRAH orecast Population Central Coast W AN IDEAL FAMILY

LIFESTYLE WITH EXCELLENT SCHOOL AND

HEALTH FACILITIES IN A PRISTINE ENVIRONMENT

orecast Population UNATTAINABLE IN THE CITY OR

COMPARABLE

AREAS orecast year ening une

Population an househol forecasts to prepare y i March

Population & growth Residential property Economy The City of Central Coast has an The Central Coast offers the opportunity Employment estimated population of 333,627 as of to acquire a quality residential property In 2019, statistics show that there June 2018, growing at 1% pa, making at values substantially lower than in were 159,280 employed residents and it the third-largest urban area in New Sydney Metropolitan areas. 121,245 local jobs. There were 24,188 South Wales and the ninth-largest Schooling jobs in the region with Health care urban area in Australia. Public and private schools provide a & social assistance being the largest The Central Coast NSW population high standard of primary and secondary industry (by employment). forecast for 2020 is 350,505, and is education. Gross Regional Product forecast to grow to 414,615 by 2036. Opportunities for tertiary learning are The Central Coast’s Gross Regional Liveability extensive. The University of Newcastle Product e.g. the wealth of the region The Central Coast combines the best has a Campus on the Central Coast as generated by businesses, organisations of coastal and hinterland living, filled does TAFE NSW. In addition universities and individuals working in the region, with many natural and man-made in the Sydney city areas are easily has grown from $11,387 million in 2001 attractions for residents and visitors to accessed. to $12,732 million in 2016 an increase of 11.8% over 15 years. enjoy. It is a well sought after lifestyle, Shopping especially within the Australian culture. The region is serviced by a large choice In 2010, the Central Coast NSW’s Gross Now more than ever, finding the right of retail shops with modern shopping Regional Product is estimated at work/life balance is first and foremost centres offering goods and services that $14.33 billion, which represents 2.4% of for many people. Where you live, what match any Sydney suburb. the state’s GSP (Gross State Product). you can squeeze in before and after work, and minimising your commute, Leisure Tourism all contribute to general well-being. Central Coast residents have the The Central Coast is a popular holiday The Central Coast offers a perfect mix opportunity to participate in a wide destination just an hour away from of town and country life for those who variety of leisure activities, all within 15 to Sydney. The region has opportunities for make it their home. A superbly relaxed 20 minutes of home. all-year-round tourism experiences and lifestyle in a magnificent, natural, Sport is well established in the short break and environment is available to all, with the conference markets. benefits of city living never far away. The Central Coast could well be described as “A Sporting Mecca”. The Terrigal, The Entrance and Umina / Families are offered a safe and secure choice of sport for all age groups is Ettalong Beach are considered the environment with the opportunity to live almost limitless. major tourist areas in the region. life to the full. It is the reason so many people choose to live in the region. Entertainment Areas of particular benefit are: There is always something interesting to do and see, from bars and clubs to live Health music, movies and restaurants, to seeing A healthy, pollution-free environment a national football game or touring with hospital and medical facilities event at the Central Coast Stadium. comparable with those in major cities. 15 WOONGARRAH | ORACLE BUILDING CORPORATION Building your lifestyle

AWARD LIFETIME 100% DURABILITY WINNING STRUCTURAL AUSTRALIAN OF A HOMES WARRANTY* OWNED & STEEL FRAME FOR LESS OPERATED HOME

Extensive design Every last detail Stay up to date Proven local range expertise Each of our meticulously Take the stress out of You’ll benefit from With years of experience finished homes are your property purchase our closely monitored our local team will help turn designed to be efficient, and rest assured knowing construction process and your investment dream into practical and with your that we have taken care Live Portal that tracks a reality. budget in mind. of every last detail. progress from start to finish.

Unit 1, Portal Office Park 2994 Logan Road, Underwood QLD 4119 Phone: 07 3423 6300

Email: [email protected]

*Terms & Conditions apply. QBCC 1174800, OFT 251160C