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Narara

NSW 2250 • Greater Sydney

8,471
Population (2021)
$42,016
Median Income
8.24 km²
Area
$420/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyCommuter BeltSuburbanLeafyMid-Range

About Narara

Narara is a residential suburb on the Central Coast of New South Wales, sitting within the Central Coast City Council area as part of the Gosford West urban corridor, approximately 70 kilometres north of Sydney. With a population of 8,471 and a median age of 38, the suburb covers around 8 square kilometres of gently rolling terrain at low elevation near the Gosford township. Median household income of around $1,896 per week makes it a practical choice for families and working professionals seeking an accessible Central Coast lifestyle.

Narara is a family-friendly suburb with a good supply of detached homes, local primary and secondary schools, and easy access to Gosford's commercial centre for shopping and services. The suburb is well-connected via the M1 Pacific Motorway and close to Gosford railway station, making it popular with commuters who travel to Sydney or Newcastle. Its position near Brisbane Water National Park and the Central Coast's beaches and waterways also gives residents access to a wide range of outdoor and recreational pursuits.

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

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2250
Urban Area
Gosford - West
LGA / Council
Central Coast
Federal Electorate
Robertson
State Electorate
Gosford
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.40°, 151.34°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
8.24 km²
Elevation
10m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 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 Narara by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Narara Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$420
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
3.2%

77 state housing + 19 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,934
Census 2021
8,471
▲ 6.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,632
Income 2021
$42,016
▲ 21.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,577
Born Overseas 1,643

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 406
  • 2. India 145
  • 3. New Zealand 135
  • 4. China 90
  • 5. Philippines 85
  • 6. South Africa 58
  • 7. Scotland 48
  • 8. South Korea 39
  • 9. Ireland 38
  • 10. United States 32

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,562
Australian 3,452
Irish 950
Scottish 860
Australian Aboriginal 355
German 298
Italian 217
Chinese 197
Indian 174
Dutch 135

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,886
Both parents born in Australia
2,087
Both parents born overseas
1,224
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.1%
No Religion
42.0%
Buddhism
1.6%
Hinduism
1.0%
Islam
0.7%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
547 (6.5%)
5-14 years
1,216 (14.4%)
15-19 years
520 (6.1%)
20-24 years
433 (5.1%)
25-34 years
1,054 (12.4%)
35-44 years
1,207 (14.2%)
45-54 years
1,149 (13.6%)
55-64 years
1,071 (12.6%)
65-74 years
837 (9.9%)
75-84 years
349 (4.1%)
85+ years
92 (1.1%)

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