Macmasters Beach
Macmasters Beach provides its residents with the perfect place to unwind and escape the hustle and bustle. Surrounded by the stunning beauty of nature and Bouddi National Park, Macmasters Beach promises an idyllic coastal living experience like no other.
At a glance
- Population: 1,399
- Area size: 5.81 km²
- Median weekly household income: $2,442
- Median monthly mortgage repayments: $2,909
Living on the Central Coast
What it's like to live in Macmasters Beach
Macmasters Beach is a small, tightly held suburb of just under 1,400 people across 5.81 square kilometres, about 44 kilometres from the Sydney CBD. Population has grown steadily since records began in 2006, from 1,010 to 1,399 in 2021, without any significant dips.
Macmasters Population & Household Growth Over Time
| 2001 | 2006 | 2011 | 2016 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | No data | 1,010 | 1,217 | 1,294 | 1,399 |
| Median weekly household income | No data | $1,183 | $1,377 | $1,755 | $2,190 |
| Medial Monthly Mortgage Repayments | No data | $1,864 | $1,850 | $2,000 | $2,468 |
| Percentage of Owner Occupier | No data | 65% | 80% | 83% | 84% |
| Percentage of Renter | No data | 35% | 20% | 17% | 16% |
| Total Dwellings | No data | 678 | 812 | 830 | 846 |
| Average People per Household | No data | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Owner-occupiers currently make up 84% of households, with renters at just 16%, a share that has fallen steadily from 35% in 2006 as the suburb has become more owner-occupied over time. It's an overwhelmingly house-first suburb: 97% of dwellings are separate houses, with only a small remainder of townhouses and the like, and effectively no flats or apartments.
The leading occupations locally are Professionals (33%), Managers (16%) and Clerical and Administrative Workers (13%), a notably higher professional and management skew than most other suburbs in this series. The top employing industries are Hospitals (excluding psychiatric), Secondary Education and General Practice Medical Services.
Housing options for owner-occupiers
Macmasters Beach has a relaxed coastal vibe, making it a popular destination for both permanent residents and holidaymakers. The suburb features a mix of free-standing homes and acreages, with a very small number of apartments too. It's one of the most house-dominated suburbs in this series, so buyers after a unit or townhouse will find very little stock, but those after a family home with room to move are well served.
Current property snapshot (October 2026)
| Metric | Houses | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Median Price | $1,745,000 | No data |
| Median Rent (per week) | $830 | $408 |
| Typical time to sell | ~112 days | No data |
| Gross rental yield | 2.47% | No data |
How Prices Have Moved Over Time (Houses)
| Period | Change |
|---|---|
| 3 Months | -4.64% (-$85,000) |
| 12 Months | -5.52% (-$102,000) |
| 3 Years | -14.88% (-$305,000) |
| 5 Years | -0.76% (-$13,334) |
| 5-year average annual growth | -0.15% |
| 10-year average annual growth | 7.30% |
| 20-year average annual growth | 4.53% |
| 30-year average annual growth | 6.84% |
Renting in Macmasters Beach
Median rent for a house in Macmasters Beach is $830 a week, down 2.92% over the past quarter but up 3.75% over the year and 1.84% over three years. Units rent for $408 a week, though this segment is thin and volatile, down 32.56% over the year and 40.00% over three years, with too few sales to report a median unit price.
Schools and childcare
SuburbsFinder lists no schools within Macmasters Beach itself in this dataset. There is one childcare centre in the suburb, Imagine@Macmasters Beach Early Learning on The Scenic Road.
Health and everyday amenities
Day-to-day needs are mostly met in neighbouring Copacabana, Avoca Beach or Kincumber, as Macmasters Beach itself is a low-density residential suburb bordered by Bouddi National Park.
An exclusive, high-income beachside enclave
Macmasters Beach's SEIFA scores (the ABS's measure of relative socio-economic advantage) have sat consistently at the very top of the scale, between 9 and 10 out of 10, across every Census since 2006, among the highest of any suburb profiled in this series. That tracks with the income data: median weekly household income has climbed sharply, from $1,183 in 2006 to $2,190 by the 2021 Census, with the current estimate now at $2,442 a week. There's no public or community housing in Macmasters Beach at all, so this isn't a due diligence flag. Worth noting honestly: despite that strong socio-economic profile, house prices here are down meaningfully over the past 12 months (-5.52%) and three years (-14.88%), a reminder that even the most sought-after suburbs can see short-term softening, with the longer-term 10-year (7.30%) and 30-year (6.84%) average annual growth figures telling a stronger story.
Getting around
Macmasters Beach is around a 20 minute drive from both Woy Woy and Gosford train stations. The M1 motorway, which connects to Sydney and Newcastle, is approximately 30 minutes away.
Our local favourite
A Sharp Property Buyers favourite in Macmasters Beach is Little Beach. Located at the end of a tranquil bush trail, you'll find a beautiful unpatrolled beach and camp ground.
Ready to embrace the laid-back allure of Macmasters Beach? Contact us today, and let our expert buyer's agents guide you in finding your perfect property in this enchanting coastal suburb. Find out why we are the most highly rated buyers agent team in Macmasters Beach.
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