Central Coast Housing Figures Reveal Scale of Proposed Growth

The Central Coast region in NSW is forecast to grow by 75,500 people by 2036, requiring 41,500 new dwellings and nearly 25,000 new jobs, with 55% of growth driven by retirees. These projections form the backdrop for several large-scale housing proposals now under consideration.

Population and Dwelling Targets

The forecast growth figure of 75,500 additional residents by 2036 directly drives the need for 41,500 new dwellings. Nearly 25,000 new jobs are also identified as part of the same outlook. Fifty-five per cent of the projected population increase is attributed to retirees, shaping the type of housing likely to be required.

Charmhaven Project Scale

A $1.6 billion masterplanned community called the Charmhaven Project has been proposed by developer Thirdi. The plan aims to deliver up to 2,000 homes together with 120ha of protected green space and no infrastructure costs for the NSW Government. These numbers position the project as one of the larger proposals tied to the regional dwelling target.

Central Coast Quarter Stage 2

Urban Property Group is progressing with Stage 2 of its $350 million Central Coast Quarter (The Waterfront) in Gosford. The stage includes two new towers and a retail pavilion alongside a previously delivered 25-storey mixed-use tower. The overall investment figure and tower count supply concrete markers of activity within the Gosford CBD area.

Active Estates in Warnervale and The Entrance

Active housing estates in NSW's Central Coast include Hedley Estate, Ivory Estate, and Rosella Rise in Warnervale, along with Sea Breeze Townhomes in The Entrance. These named locations sit within the broader supply pipeline that contributes toward the 41,500-dwelling requirement.

Further project assessments will determine how the listed proposals align with the 2036 forecasts and local infrastructure capacity.