Kariong at a glance
Weekly rent
$693
Houses · units $600
Population
6,485
Median age 36
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2250), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Kariong.
Median house price
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Sales data as of September 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$693/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$600/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
6,485
Median age: 36
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
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The brief
What to know about Kariong.
The postcode for Kariong is 2250 (NSW), Hawkesbury City Council.
Kariong (2250) sits in the Hawkesbury region of NSW.
Kariong has roughly 6,485 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Kariong scores 4/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kariong's population at 6,485, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,485
Median age
36
Family households
83%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
121
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kariong.
Local schools for Kariong
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Government School Catchment
Kariong Public School
Kariong Mountains High School
Girrakool School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Kariong.
- What is the Kariong postcode?
- Kariong is in the 2250 postcode, in NSW, in the Hawkesbury City Council region.
- Where is Kariong?
- Kariong is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2250, in the Hawkesbury City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kariong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $693, for units it's $600.
- What schools are in Kariong?
- There are 20 schools serving Kariong on this page, including Kariong Public School, Kariong Mountains High School, Central Coast Sports College.
- How walkable is Kariong?
- Kariong has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Kariong?
- Kariong is close to Tascott, Point Clare, Mooney Mooney Creek, Koolewong, Gosford West.
- What is the population of Kariong?
- The population of Kariong is approximately 6,485 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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