Narara vs Niagara Park
The verdict
Niagara Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $891K versus $1.04M in Narara. Narara rates higher for liveability (84 vs 65). Narara has a shorter estimated CBD commute (117 vs 122 min). On the separate residential safety score, Niagara Park rates higher (92 vs 71/100 in Narara).
Scores
| Narara | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 69 |
| Transport | 89 | 87 |
| Education | 57 | 53 |
| Liveability | 84 | 65 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Narara | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,471 | 2,779 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,896 | $1,780 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.2% | 31.1% |
| Born in Australia | 77.6% | 80.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Narara Moderate Growth · Niagara Park Stable
Property
| Narara | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.04M | $891K |
| Median unit price | $703K | $711K |
| House price YoY | 10.1% | 0.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Narara | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 92 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 165 | 72 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 153 | 36 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 390 | 360 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,415 | 5,398 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Narara | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,013 | 1,020 |
See the full school list on each profile: Narara · Niagara Park
Transport
| Narara | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 87 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 63 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 117 | 122 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 850 m | 940 m |
Liveability
| Narara | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 12 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 33 | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.0 km | 11.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 54.4 km | 56.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 5.0 km |
Population & growth
| Narara | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,471 | 2,779 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,747 | 2,788 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,081 | 3,049 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.80% | 0.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Narara or Niagara Park?
Niagara Park has the higher residential safety score (Narara 71/100 vs Niagara Park 92/100).
Which is more affordable, Narara or Niagara Park?
Niagara Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $891K versus $1.04M.
Which has better schools, Narara or Niagara Park?
Niagara Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Narara 1013 vs Niagara Park 1020; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Narara or Niagara Park?
Narara has the higher transport score (Narara 89/100 vs Niagara Park 87/100).
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