Noraville
NSW 2263 • Greater Sydney
About Noraville
Noraville is a suburb on the Central Coast of New South Wales, nestled between the townships of Toukley and Norah Head, approximately 111 kilometres north of Sydney. With a population of 3,001 in the 2021 census, the suburb covers just under 2 square kilometres at sea level, giving it a dense, coastal community character. Noraville is historically significant as the site of Edward Hargraves' property, purchased after his pivotal 1851 discovery of payable gold in Australia. The suburb shares a postcode (2263) with neighbouring Toukley and has a demographic skewing slightly older, consistent with the broader Toukley district.
Noraville offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with easy access to the swimming beaches and calm lagoons of the Central Coast. Norah Head Lighthouse is a short distance away, and the broader Toukley area provides local shops, cafes, and community services. The suburb has a notable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of around 7.8%, reflecting deep First Nations connections to the region. Residents enjoy fishing, boating on Tuggerah Lakes, and the natural beauty of the area, making it popular with retirees, families, and sea-changers alike.
Noraville falls under postcode 2263 and is governed by Central Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wyong electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Busways Route 22/23 — Wyong Station via Toukley ~30 min
- Busways Route 20 — Gosford via The Entrance ~60 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Noraville is a long-distance commute from Sydney. Most residents work locally on the Central Coast or commute to Sydney occasionally by train from Wyong.
The compact suburb is walkable for local errands near the Toukley shops and foreshore, but most services and the train station require a bus or car. Flat terrain suits cycling and walking along the lake foreshore.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Gorokan High School ICSEA 9234393 7039 43 Goobarabah Avenue
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Gorokan Public School ICSEA 9130243924200 Dudley St
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458 Main Road
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Toukley Public School ICSEA 8894396 4275 Main Rd
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Noraville, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
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 Noraville by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Noraville Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Noraville" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
3 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 108
- 2. New Zealand 26
- 3. Scotland 13
- 4. Ireland 12
- 5. Italy 9
- 6. Philippines 9
- 7. Vietnam 9
- 8. Croatia 8
- 9. Malta 7
- 10. South Africa 7
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)