Narara
NSW 2250 · Central Coast
8,471 (2021) → 8,747 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Narara is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2250, about 54km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.04M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 89/100, and is about 11km inland. Narara has an overall score of 78/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 71/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.79%), India (1.71%), New Zealand (1.59%), China (1.06%), Philippines (1%)
Top languages: Malayalam (1.19%), Mandarin (0.98%), Spanish (0.63%), Tagalog (0.54%), Korean (0.52%)
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 1028 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Philip's Christian College - GosfordCombined · IndependentICSEA 1081
- Glenvale SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 979
- Narara Valley High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 979
- St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning - GosfordCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Niagara Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1020
- Wyoming Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 913
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1073
- Gosford High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1144
- Valley View Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1005
- Narara Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1023
- North Gosford Learning CentreCombined · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 886
- Gosford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1058
- Henry Kendall High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1025
- ET Australia Secondary CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 966
- Lisarow High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1013
- ET Australia Secondary College Senior CampusSecondary · Independent · 3.6km
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
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Narara
Is Narara safe?
Narara has a residential safety score of 71/100, 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 4,415 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Narara?
In Narara, the median house price is $1.04M and the median unit price is $703K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Narara from Sydney CBD?
Narara is about 54.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 117 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Narara?
Narara has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1013 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Narara?
Narara has a transport score of 89/100, including 1 train station and 63 bus stops.