Kariong
NSW 2250 · Central Coast
6,485 (2021) → 6,387 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kariong is a stable suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2250, about 47km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.12M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 42/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Kariong has an overall score of 46/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 91/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2250 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.39%), New Zealand (2.04%), India (0.97%), Philippines (0.94%), China (0.85%)
Top languages: Spanish (1.03%), Mandarin (0.83%), Korean (0.63%), Cantonese (0.51%), Arabic (0.49%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1010 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Central Coast Sports CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1026
- Kariong Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1007
- Kariong Mountains High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 968
- Ngaruki GulgulSecondary · IndependentICSEA 899
- Girrakool SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 826
Nearby (within 10km)
- Point Clare Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 1058
- St John the Baptist Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.1kmICSEA 1081
- Aspect Central Coast School, Woy WoyPrimary · Independent · 6.1km
- EOC Broken Bay - Woy WoyPrimary · Catholic · 6.2km
- Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy CampusSecondary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 974
- Woy Woy Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 970
- Gosford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 1049
- Henry Kendall High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 1030
- Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina CampusSecondary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 966
- St Edward's Christian Brothers' CollegeSecondary · Independent · 6.8kmICSEA 1068
- St Joseph's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 6.9kmICSEA 1075
- ET Australia Secondary College Senior CampusSecondary · Independent · 6.9km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kariong
Is Kariong safe?
Kariong has a residential safety score of 91/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,860 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kariong?
In Kariong, the median house price is $1.12M and the median unit price is $818K. Median weekly house rent is $690.
How far is Kariong from Sydney CBD?
Kariong is about 47.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 127 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kariong?
Kariong has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 945 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kariong?
Kariong has a transport score of 42/100 and 34 bus stops.