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 $1.20M 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
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 Q4 2025
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 2025
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 1051
- Narara Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1023
- Lisarow High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1013
Nearby (within 10km)
- Valley View Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1005
- Niagara Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1020
- Holgate Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1080
- Wyoming Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 913
- Ourimbah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1032
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.3kmICSEA 1073
- North Gosford Learning CentreCombined · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 886
- Central Coast Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.7kmICSEA 1147
- Narara Valley High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 979
- Glenvale SchoolCombined · Government · 5kmICSEA 979
- Chertsey Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 950
- Gosford High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 1144
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
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 5,643 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lisarow?
In Lisarow, the median house price is $1.20M and the median unit price is $747K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Lisarow from Sydney CBD?
Lisarow is about 56.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 121 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Lisarow?
Lisarow has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1029 (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.