Kariong at a glance
Median house
$962,500
+8.2% year on year
Median unit
$682,500
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
6,485
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Kariong.
The postcode for Kariong is 2250 (NSW).
The median house price in Kariong is $962,500.
Kariong (2250) sits in the Hawkesbury region of NSW. The median house here is $962,500, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +8.2% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
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. Listings here typically sell in 42 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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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
Houses change hands at $962,500 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median. Units come in around $682,500, roughly 29% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+8.2%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state. Days on market run long (42 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $193,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter. Twelve-month growth is +8.2%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$962,500
+8.2% over the past year. Median unit price $682,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
$962,500
+8.2% annual growth
$682,500
42
Average days to sell
6,485
Median age: 36
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.16% (median rent $400/wk against a $962,500 price tag). Units yield 3.43% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (22%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +8.2% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.16%
Based on $962,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.43%
Based on $682,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+8.2%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202676%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202442 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +8.2%/yr
2021
$649K
5-year change
+48%
2026
$963K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
416
total offences in 2025
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 2025· 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
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 median house price in Kariong?
- The median house price in Kariong, NSW 2250 is $962,500. The median unit price is $682,500. Annual growth is +8.2%.
- 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 $400, for units it's $450.
- 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, West Gosford.
- 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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