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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Niagara Park is a stable suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2250, about 57km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $984K 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2250 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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:
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 1020 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Niagara Park Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1008
Nearby (within 10km)
- Narara Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1008
- Lisarow High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1014
- Lisarow Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1035
- Narara Valley High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 974
- Valley View Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 987
- Ourimbah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1018
- Wyoming Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 940
- Glenvale SchoolCombined · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 963
- St Philip's Christian College - GosfordCombined · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 1093
- St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning - GosfordCombined · Independent · 3.9km
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 1076
- North Gosford Learning CentreCombined · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 905
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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
StableSource: 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 3,167 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Niagara Park?
In Niagara Park, the median house price is $984K and the median unit price is $730K. Median weekly house rent is $690.
How far is Niagara Park from Sydney CBD?
Niagara Park is about 56.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 101 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Niagara Park?
Niagara Park has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1008 (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.