Narara, NSW 2250 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Narara is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2250, home to 8,471 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Hawkesbury local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 60 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 8,471
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,896 /week
- Median personal income
- $808 /week
- Median family income
- $2,152 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- 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
- $420 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Narara Valley High School
- Glenvale School
- Niagara Park Public School
- Wyoming Public School
- Gosford High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 17 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 75 bus stops
- Narara Valley High School, Pandala Rd
- Narara Valley High School, Fountains Rd
- Strand Av At Deane St
- Deane St Before Gardenia Cl
- Narara Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 11 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 26 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 23 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 Premises serves 60.8% of the 3,455 resolvable premises in Narara. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 60.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 39.2%
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 Narara?
Narara (NSW 2250) had 8,471 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Central Coast (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Narara?
The median advertised rent in Narara is $420/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Narara?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Narara covering government sectors. Nearest include: Narara Valley High School (0.3 km), Glenvale School (1.2 km), Niagara Park Public School (1.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Narara?
Narara is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (60.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Narara?
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 Narara?
In Narara, 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 Narara?
77 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Narara centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 17 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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