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)

Overall score

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

5,962

Population

$980K

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

Woongarrah is a high growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2259, about 75km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $980K 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.

74.9 km

To Sydney CBD

8.0 km

To coast

$710/wk

Median rent (house)

2.9 km

To nearest station

Demographics

5,962

Population

Median age

3.2

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)$2,255

vs NSW median+21.9%

Bachelor degree or higher23.8%

Born in Australia82.0%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,768 / 5 / 10

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

$980K+4.3%

Median house (2025)

Data not available

Median unit (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$710 / $500 wk

Rental yield (house)3.8%

Days on market (house)38 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

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

Break & enter dwelling134/100k

Steal from dwelling84/100k

Motor vehicle theft50/100k

Domestic assault503/100k

Robbery17/100k

Residential incidents over time

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

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 259 (all categories, latest year)4,344 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 10km2 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 962 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

MacKillop Catholic CollegeCombined · CatholicICSEA 1037
Woongarrah Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 981

Nearby (within 10km)

Warnervale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 978
Porters Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 985
Kanwal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 940
Gorokan High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 931
Wadalba Community SchoolCombined · Government · 3kmICSEA 946
Lakes Grammar - An Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1066
Gorokan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 918
Blue Haven Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 934
The Lakes CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 912
Northlakes High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 916
Northlakes Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 917
Tuggerawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 960

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

44Bus

CBD commute (est.)237 min (bus)

Nearest train stationWarnervale (2.9 km)

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

00 in suburbCafes/Rest.

115 in suburbParks

95 in suburbPlaygrounds

1Pools

10 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

51 in suburbGPs

41 in suburbPharmacies

30 in suburbChildcare

10 in suburbLibraries

398 in suburbSports fields

1Vets

Nearest beachBudgewoi Dog Beach (8.3 km)

Nearest hospitalWyong Hospital (2.4 km)

Nearest vet1.9 km

Nearest airportNewcastle (53.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

High Growth

Annual growth rate3.29%

Projected population 204110,518

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Central Coast

Hamlyn Terrace$985K61transport Charmhaven$832K49transport Kanwal$750K60transport Gorokan$839K46transport Bushells RidgeData not available48transport Blue Haven$820K59transport

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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 4,344 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Woongarrah?

In Woongarrah, the median house price is $980K. Median weekly house rent is $710.

How far is Woongarrah from Sydney CBD?

Woongarrah is about 74.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 237 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Woongarrah?

Woongarrah has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1009 (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.