Killcare & Hardys Bay Suburb Profile

A peaceful pocket of the Central Coast, Killcare/Hardys Bay is all about slow and steady living. Locals have beautiful beaches and the Bouddi National Park on their doorstep, as well as a sprinkling of shops and restaurants. Just 90 minutes from Sydney, the area is popular with weekenders looking to escape the city grind in seaside style.
Killcare & Hardys Bay Suburb Profile
Living In Killcare & Hardys Bay
The Locals

Picturesque and peaceful, living in Killcare and Hardys Bay offers an idyllic coastal lifestyle. Residents have beaches and bushland at their disposal and make the most of both. Putty Beach is a firm favourite, and the Bouddi Coastal Walk, which stretches all the way to Macmasters Beach, is a local go-to. Bouddi National Park is a natural delight, with walking trails, mountain biking tracks, fishing spots, and beautiful beaches that feel a world away from the daily grind. 

Living in Killcare and Hardys Bay means enjoying a low-key, community-oriented atmosphere. Killcare Village caters to basic shopping and service needs, featuring an art gallery, general store, hair salon, and boutique shops, while larger shopping malls are just a short drive away. The area is also a hidden dining hotspot with fine dining and relaxed beachside eateries that make it a special place to call home. Most residents travel to nearby suburbs or further for work, with daily bus services and the option of a scenic ferry ride from Wagstaffe Wharf. 

Area Features

Bells At Killcare

A boutique hotel, restaurant and spa, Bells at Killcare is the area’s pride and joy – an oasis for residents and visitors alike. It boasts lush, Hamptons-style accommodations, as well as a luxury day spa and Manfredi, an authentic Italian restaurant that highlights the produce of the region.

Bouddi National Park

The sprawling and serene Bouddi National Park gives locals the chance to choose their own adventure, or simply admire the view. It has a few great bushwalking and mountain biking tracks, as well as secluded beaches (such as Lobster Beach), fishing and camping areas.

Thanks to its laid-back lifestyle, this Central Coast area attracts established families, as well as empty nesters and retirees. There are good schools in the area for parents to choose from, and many adults commute to nearby hubs or Sydney. On the weekends, city folk escape to their second homes by the sea, bringing a buzz and a sense of diversity with them. 

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