Lisarow
NSW 2250 · Central Coast
5,299 (2021) → 5,316 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.
Lisarow is a stable suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2250, about 57km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.23M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 86/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Lisarow has an overall score of 66/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 85/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2250 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.74%), New Zealand (1.72%), South Africa (0.89%), India (0.79%), Philippines (0.66%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.64%), Spanish (0.64%), Korean (0.59%), Tagalog (0.47%), Malayalam (0.28%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1022 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Lisarow Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1035
- Lisarow High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1014
- Narara Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1008
Nearby (within 10km)
- Valley View Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 987
- Niagara Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1008
- Holgate Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1047
- Wyoming Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 940
- Ourimbah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1018
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.3kmICSEA 1076
- North Gosford Learning CentreCombined · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 905
- Central Coast Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.7kmICSEA 1155
- Narara Valley High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 974
- Glenvale SchoolCombined · Government · 5kmICSEA 963
- Chertsey Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 935
- Gosford High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 1157
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
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
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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 Lisarow
Is Lisarow safe?
Lisarow has a residential safety score of 85/100, 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 3,869 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lisarow?
In Lisarow, the median house price is $1.23M and the median unit price is $758K. Median weekly house rent is $690.
How far is Lisarow from Sydney CBD?
Lisarow is about 56.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 100 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Lisarow?
Lisarow has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1019 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lisarow?
Lisarow has a transport score of 86/100, including 1 train station and 29 bus stops.