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 $1.01M 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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2250 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 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 1028 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Philip's Christian College - GosfordCombined · IndependentICSEA 1093
- Narara Valley High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 974
- Glenvale SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 963
- St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning - GosfordCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Niagara Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1008
- Wyoming Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 940
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1076
- Gosford High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1157
- Valley View Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 987
- Narara Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1008
- North Gosford Learning CentreCombined · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 905
- Gosford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1049
- Henry Kendall High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1030
- Indie School Gosford - FaunceSecondary · Independent · 3.1km
- ET Australia Secondary CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 976
- Indie School Gosford - WattSecondary · Independent · 3.3km
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
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 · Updated July 2026
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
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 2,987 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Narara?
In Narara, the median house price is $1.01M and the median unit price is $725K. Median weekly house rent is $690.
How far is Narara from Sydney CBD?
Narara is about 54.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 97 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Narara?
Narara has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1010 (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.