Narara at a glance
Median house
$920,000
+4.4% year on year
Median unit
$635,000
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
8,471
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Narara.
The postcode for Narara is 2250 (NSW).
The median house price in Narara is $920,000.
Narara (2250) sits in the Hawkesbury region of NSW. The median house here is $920,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +4.4% over the past year, ahead of the NSW average (3%).
Narara has roughly 8,471 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Narara 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 6 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Narara's population at 8,471, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,471
Median age
38
Family households
78%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $920,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $635,000, roughly 31% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+4.4%). 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 $184,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Narara on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter. Twelve-month growth is +4.4%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$920,000
+4.4% over the past year. Median unit price $635,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
$920,000
+4.4% annual growth
$635,000
42
Average days to sell
8,471
Median age: 38
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.26% (median rent $400/wk against a $920,000 price tag). Units yield 3.44% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (20%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.26%
Based on $920,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.44%
Based on $635,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+4.4%
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 202678%
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 +4.4%/yr
2021
$742K
5-year change
+24%
2026
$920K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
374
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
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Narara.
Local schools for Narara
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Government School Catchment
Narara Valley High School
Glenvale School
Niagara Park Public 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 Narara.
- What is the median house price in Narara?
- The median house price in Narara, NSW 2250 is $920,000. The median unit price is $635,000. Annual growth is +4.4%.
- What is the Narara postcode?
- Narara is in the 2250 postcode, in NSW, in the Hawkesbury City Council region.
- Where is Narara?
- Narara is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2250, in the Hawkesbury City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Narara?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Narara?
- There are 20 schools serving Narara on this page, including Narara Valley High School, Glenvale School, St Philip's Christian College - Gosford.
- How walkable is Narara?
- Narara has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Narara?
- Narara is close to Niagara Park, West Gosford, Gosford West, Wyoming, North Gosford.
- What is the population of Narara?
- The population of Narara is approximately 8,471 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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