Lisarow

NSW 2250 • Greater Sydney

5,299
Population (2021)
$42,016
Median Income
10.86 km²
Area
$435/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlySuburbanBushlandCentral Coast

About Lisarow

Lisarow is a suburban locality on the Central Coast of New South Wales, located approximately 85 kilometres north of Sydney and 8 kilometres north of Gosford. With a population of around 5,299 people (2021 census) spread over 10.86 square kilometres, it is a well-established residential suburb within the Central Coast Council area. The suburb sits at a modest elevation and is bordered by bushland reserves, giving it a leafy, semi-rural feel despite its suburban character.

Lisarow is home to a Coles supermarket, several schools, and sports facilities, making it a practical choice for families and professionals who commute to Sydney or work locally on the Central Coast. The suburb offers a mix of detached homes on generous blocks and benefits from proximity to the Pacific Highway and Ourimbah train station. Its combination of bushland setting, affordability, and Central Coast lifestyle attracts young families and upsizers seeking space without sacrificing convenience.

Lisarow falls under postcode 2250 and is governed by Central Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the The Entrance electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2250
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Rural
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.38°, 151.38°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
10.86 km²
Elevation
78m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Ourimbah Station
3.5 km
Sydney–Central Coast–Newcastle line (T1)
Niagara Park Station
4 km
Sydney–Central Coast–Newcastle line (T1)

Bus Services

  • 30, 34 — Gosford ~25 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
85 km
By Train
Drive/bus to Ourimbah (~3.5 km), then train to Central (~1 hr 20 min)
By Bus
Bus to Gosford, then train; ~1 hr 40 min total
By Car (Peak)
~1 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
~1 hr 10 min

🛣️ Ourimbah and Niagara Park are the two nearest train stations

Walkability Car Dependent

Mostly car dependent, though local shops and schools are accessible. Limited footpath network; proximity to Coles adds some walkability.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    11 Parsons Road Lisarow 2250 NSW

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Lisarow by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Lisarow Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Lisarow" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$435
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,139
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
41 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.8%

15 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,136
Census 2021
5,299
3.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,152
Income 2021
$42,016
19.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,277
Born Overseas 921

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 304
  • 2. New Zealand 91
  • 3. South Africa 47
  • 4. India 42
  • 5. Philippines 35
  • 6. China 29
  • 7. South Korea 28
  • 8. Malaysia 23
  • 9. Zimbabwe 23
  • 10. United States 22

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,357
Australian 2,256
Irish 620
Scottish 610
German 229
Australian Aboriginal 150
Italian 145
Dutch 80
Chinese 76
Filipino 74

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,177
Both parents born in Australia
1,200
Both parents born overseas
784
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
54.5%
No Religion
39.9%
Hinduism
1.0%
Buddhism
0.6%
Islam
0.1%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
283 (5.3%)
5-14 years
792 (14.9%)
15-19 years
370 (7.0%)
20-24 years
297 (5.6%)
25-34 years
502 (9.5%)
35-44 years
672 (12.7%)
45-54 years
767 (14.5%)
55-64 years
725 (13.7%)
65-74 years
464 (8.8%)
75-84 years
266 (5.0%)
85+ years
165 (3.1%)

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