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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)

46
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

6,485
Population
$1.05M
Median house (2025)
91
Safety score
42
Transport score

Kariong is a stable suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2250, about 47km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.05M 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.

47.1 km
To Sydney CBD
3.6 km
To coast
$700/wk
Median rent (house)
4.0 km
To nearest station

Demographics

6,485
Population
36
Median age
3
Avg household

Age distribution

Central Coast LGA population (est. 2025)356,114
Median household income (weekly)$2,200
vs NSW median+18.9%
Bachelor degree or higher30.2%
Born in Australia78.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,924 / 12 / 150

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

$1.05M+2.1%
Median house (2025)
$749K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$700 / $630 wk
Rental yield (house)3.5%
Days on market (house)31 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

91
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

6
Break & enter dwelling93/100k
5
Steal from dwelling77/100k
4
Motor vehicle theft62/100k
22
Domestic assault339/100k
3
Robbery46/100k
36
Non-domestic assault555/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 416 (all categories, latest year)6,415 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

36

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

41
Within 10km5 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
2
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1010 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Central Coast Sports CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1031
  • Kariong Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1004
  • Kariong Mountains High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 975
  • Ngaruki GulgulSecondary · IndependentICSEA 886
  • Girrakool SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 812

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Point Clare Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 1053
  • St John the Baptist Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.1kmICSEA 1071
  • Aspect Central Coast School, Woy WoyPrimary · Independent · 6.1km
  • Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy CampusSecondary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 970
  • Woy Woy Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 974
  • Gosford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 1058
  • Henry Kendall High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 1025
  • Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina CampusSecondary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 966
  • St Edward's Christian Brothers' CollegeSecondary · Independent · 6.8kmICSEA 1076
  • St Joseph's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 6.9kmICSEA 1072
  • ET Australia Secondary College Senior CampusSecondary · Independent · 6.9km
  • Woy Woy South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7kmICSEA 994

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

42
34Bus
CBD commute (est.)153 min (bus)
Nearest train stationTascott (4.0 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

27.0°C
Summer max
18.0°C
Winter max
1,300mm
Rainfall/yr
6.8h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
33 in suburbCafes/Rest.
1212 in suburbParks
88 in suburbPlaygrounds
3232 in suburbPools
22 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
33 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
33 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
2323 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachOcean Beach (9.1 km)
Nearest hospitalGosford Hospital (7.0 km)
Nearest vet4.9 km
Nearest airportSydney (55.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

19

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

2
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
23
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

17

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

12
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
3
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

33

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
10
Landmarks

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

10

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
2
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.15

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

71

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

4
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
3
OSHC
Total services7
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 7 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.08

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate-0.38%
Projected population 20416,999
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Central Coast

Horsfield Bay$1.10M57transportCalgaData not available0transportGosford$1.09M92transportBlackwall$1.29M64transportEast Gosford$1.23M76transportEttalong Beach$1.26M60transport

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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 6,415 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Kariong?

In Kariong, the median house price is $1.05M and the median unit price is $749K. Median weekly house rent is $700.

How far is Kariong from Sydney CBD?

Kariong is about 47.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 153 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Kariong?

Kariong has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 942 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.