Kariong, NSW 2250 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kariong is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2250, home to 6,485 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Hawkesbury local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 60 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,485
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $2,200 /week
- Median personal income
- $850 /week
- Median family income
- $2,352 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Central Coast (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Robertson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $450 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,080
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Kariong Public School
- Kariong Mountains High School
- Girrakool School
- Point Clare Public School
- Gosford Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 47 bus stops
- 41 Central Coast Hwy
- Woy Woy Rd Opp Dandaloo St
- Central Coast Hwy Opp 95
- 95 Central Coast Hwy
- Pacific Hwy At Wakefield Cl
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 5 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 26 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 17 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 59.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 73.4% of the 2,377 resolvable premises in Kariong. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 26.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 73.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4,958 across postcode 2250 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,373 violent offences, 1,298 theft, 536 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kariong?
Kariong (NSW 2250) had 6,485 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Central Coast (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Kariong?
The median advertised rent in Kariong is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kariong?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Kariong covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kariong Public School (1.1 km), Kariong Mountains High School (1.2 km), Girrakool School (1.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kariong?
Kariong is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (73.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kariong?
Across postcode 2250, 4,958 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,373), theft (1,298), property damage (536). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Kariong?
In Kariong, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (59.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Kariong?
47 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kariong centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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