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)

Overall score

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

8,471

Population

$1.04M

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

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.

54.4 km

To Sydney CBD

11.0 km

To coast

$700/wk

Median rent (house)

850 m

To nearest station

Demographics

8,471

Population

Median age

2.8

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Central Coast LGA population (est. 2025)356,114

Median household income (weekly)$1,896

vs NSW median+2.5%

Bachelor degree or higher35.2%

Born in Australia77.6%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,605 / 23 / 351

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

$1.04M+10.1%

Median house (2025)

$703K

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$700 / $630 wk

Rental yield (house)3.5%

Days on market (house)40 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

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

Break & enter dwelling165/100k

Steal from dwelling130/100k

Motor vehicle theft153/100k

Domestic assault390/100k

Robbery0/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 374 (all categories, latest year)4,415 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

Within 10km4 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

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

1Train

63Bus

CBD commute (est.)117 min (train)

Peak train frequency28/hr

Nearest train stationNarara (850 m)

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.

50 in suburbSupermarkets

62 in suburbCafes/Rest.

1312 in suburbParks

1312 in suburbPlaygrounds

19333 in suburbPools

70 in suburbGyms

11 in suburbDog parks

151 in suburbGPs

10 in suburbPharmacies

71 in suburbChildcare

20 in suburbLibraries

6117 in suburbSports fields

2Vets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalGosford Hospital (2.8 km)

Nearest vet2.2 km

Nearest airportSydney (62.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate0.80%

Projected population 204110,081

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Central Coast

Gosford$1.09M92transport East Gosford$1.23M76transport Holgate$1.91M42transport Green Point (Central Coast)$1.22M51transport Erina$1.04M34transport Erina HeightsData not available35transport

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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.