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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)

57
Overall score

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

5,962
Population
$980K
Median house (2025)
78
Safety score
58
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
36
Median age
3.2
Avg household

Age distribution

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

78
Residential

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

8
Break & enter dwelling134/100k
5
Steal from dwelling84/100k
3
Motor vehicle theft50/100k
30
Domestic assault503/100k
1
Robbery17/100k
19
Non-domestic assault319/100k

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: 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

56

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

29
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
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

58
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

Fitness

33

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

1
Gyms
1
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

17

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

11
Parks
1
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

16

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

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

55

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

4
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.84

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

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$985K61transportCharmhaven$832K49transportKanwal$750K60transportGorokan$839K46transportBushells RidgeData not available48transportBlue 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.

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.