Woongarrah
NSW 2259 · Central Coast
5,962 (2021) → 6,786 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Woongarrah is a high growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2259, about 75km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $986K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 58/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Woongarrah has an overall score of 57/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 78/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2259 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.37%), New Zealand (1.54%), India (1.09%), Philippines (0.97%), Malta (0.59%)
Top languages: Malayalam (0.82%), Korean (0.47%), Italian (0.39%), Spanish (0.39%), Tagalog (0.32%)
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 962 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- MacKillop Catholic CollegeCombined · CatholicICSEA 1042
- Woongarrah Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 984
Nearby (within 10km)
- Warnervale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 979
- Porters Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 988
- Kanwal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 942
- Gorokan High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 923
- Wadalba Community SchoolCombined · Government · 3kmICSEA 941
- Lakes Grammar - An Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1054
- Gorokan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 913
- Blue Haven Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 927
- The Lakes CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 843
- Northlakes High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 917
- Northlakes Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 905
- Tuggerawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 953
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.
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
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Woongarrah
Is Woongarrah safe?
Woongarrah has a residential safety score of 78/100, 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 3,841 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Woongarrah?
In Woongarrah, the median house price is $986K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Woongarrah from Sydney CBD?
Woongarrah is about 74.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 197 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Woongarrah?
Woongarrah has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1013 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Woongarrah?
Woongarrah has a transport score of 58/100 and 44 bus stops.