Niagara Park

NSW 2250 • Greater Sydney

2,779
Population (2021)
$40,820
Median Income
4.78 km²
Area
$410/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlySuburbanAffordableBushlandCentral Coast

About Niagara Park

Niagara Park is a residential suburb on the Central Coast of New South Wales, located approximately 75 km north of Sydney. With a population of around 2,800 and a median age of 37, it attracts young families and established households. The suburb sits at an elevation of 120 metres and covers about 4.8 square kilometres of leafy, undulating terrain within the Central Coast City Council area.

The suburb is centred around the Niagara Park shopping village and is close to the larger Erina Fair shopping centre. Residents enjoy a relaxed, family-oriented lifestyle with access to bushwalking trails, sports fields, and nearby Central Coast beaches. The area is popular with families seeking affordable housing within commuting distance of both Sydney and Gosford.

Niagara Park 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
Gosford - West
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.38°, 151.35°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
4.78 km²
Elevation
120m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Gosford
5.5 km
65 min
Lisarow
4 km
48 min
Narara
3.5 km
42 min

Bus Services

  • 26, 27 — Gosford / Erina Fair 10-15 min
  • 28 — Terrigal via Erina 25 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
75 km
By Train
90 min
By Car (Peak)
90-120 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
70 min

🛣️ Gosford station is the nearest intercity rail connection to Sydney

Walkability Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car, though local shops and schools are accessible on foot for nearby residents.

🛒 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 Niagara Park by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Niagara Park Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$410
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,943
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
7.6%

72 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,743
Census 2021
2,779
1.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$33,384
Income 2021
$40,820
22.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,249
Born Overseas 427

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 132
  • 2. New Zealand 40
  • 3. South Africa 26
  • 4. Philippines 22
  • 5. Scotland 14
  • 6. United States 14
  • 7. China 13
  • 8. India 12
  • 9. Japan 12
  • 10. Ireland 9

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,297
Australian 1,119
Irish 358
Scottish 310
Australian Aboriginal 140
German 95
Italian 68
Filipino 44
Dutch 36
Chinese 33

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,686
Both parents born in Australia
559
Both parents born overseas
437
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
49.0%
Christianity
42.9%
Buddhism
0.9%
Hinduism
0.5%
Judaism
0.2%
Islam
0.1%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
161 (5.8%)
5-14 years
404 (14.5%)
15-19 years
209 (7.5%)
20-24 years
152 (5.5%)
25-34 years
366 (13.2%)
35-44 years
378 (13.6%)
45-54 years
378 (13.6%)
55-64 years
335 (12.1%)
65-74 years
262 (9.4%)
75-84 years
108 (3.9%)
85+ years
31 (1.1%)

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