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Niagara Park

NSW 2250 · Central Coast

2,779 (2021)2,788 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)

69
Overall score

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

2,779
Population
$891K
Median house (2025)
92
Safety score
87
Transport score

Niagara Park is a stable suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2250, about 57km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $891K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 87/100, and is about 11km inland. Niagara Park has an overall score of 69/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 92/100.

56.8 km
To Sydney CBD
11.0 km
To coast
$700/wk
Median rent (house)
940 m
To nearest station

Demographics

2,779
Population
37
Median age
2.7
Avg household

Age distribution

Central Coast LGA population (est. 2025)356,114
Median household income (weekly)$1,780
vs NSW median-3.8%
Bachelor degree or higher31.1%
Born in Australia80.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse874 / 10 / 120

Top countries of birth: England (4.75%), New Zealand (1.44%), South Africa (0.94%), Philippines (0.79%), Scotland (0.5%)

Top languages: Filipino (0.54%), Russian (0.47%), Mandarin (0.4%), Arabic (0.32%), French (0.29%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$891K0.0%
Median house (2025)
$711K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$700 / $630 wk
Rental yield (house)4.1%
Days on market (house)38 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

92
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

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

2
Break & enter dwelling72/100k
4
Steal from dwelling144/100k
1
Motor vehicle theft36/100k
10
Domestic assault360/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
7
Non-domestic assault252/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 150 (all categories, latest year)5,398 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

66

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

50
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1020 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Niagara Park Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1020

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Narara Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1023
  • Lisarow High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1013
  • Lisarow Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1051
  • Narara Valley High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 979
  • Valley View Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1005
  • Ourimbah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1032
  • Wyoming Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 913
  • Glenvale SchoolCombined · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 979
  • St Philip's Christian College - GosfordCombined · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 1081
  • St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning - GosfordCombined · Independent · 3.9km
  • Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 1073
  • North Gosford Learning CentreCombined · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 886

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

87
1Train
22Bus
CBD commute (est.)122 min (train)
Peak train frequency28/hr
Nearest train stationNiagara Park (940 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.

42 in suburbSupermarkets
21 in suburbCafes/Rest.
91 in suburbParks
11Playgrounds
9911 in suburbPools
52 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
40 in suburbGPs
20 in suburbPharmacies
52 in suburbChildcare
21 in suburbLibraries
391 in suburbSports fields
31 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalGosford Hospital (5.0 km)
Nearest vet800 m
Nearest airportSydney (65.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

60

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

5
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
39
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

53

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

9
Parks
6
Nature reserves
3
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

44

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
2
Landmarks

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

32

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.36

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

66

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

3
Long Day Care
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.08

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.08%
Projected population 20413,049
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Niagara Park

Is Niagara Park safe?

Niagara Park has a residential safety score of 92/100, 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 5,398 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Niagara Park?

In Niagara Park, the median house price is $891K and the median unit price is $711K. Median weekly house rent is $700.

How far is Niagara Park from Sydney CBD?

Niagara Park is about 56.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 122 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Niagara Park?

Niagara Park has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1020 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Niagara Park?

Niagara Park has a transport score of 87/100, including 1 train station and 22 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.