New South Wales · Postcode 2250
Kariong postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 48 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Kariong at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Kariong ranks: household income is in the top 25% of NSW suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Kariong vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Kariong | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,200 +NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $450 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,080 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 36 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Kariong (2250) is a coastal town in regional New South Wales. It lies around 48 km from Sydney by road. The locality is part of the Hawkesbury statistical area. It is administered by Central Coast (NSW).
According to the 2021 Census, Kariong has a population of 6,485 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $2,200, above the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 270 (4.2% of residents).
Housing in Kariong includes a median weekly rent of $450, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,080, with 2,093 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 77.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Kariong scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
There are 5 schools in the Kariong area, including Central Coast Sports College, Kariong Public School, Kariong Mountains High School and others.
Kariong is part of the Hawkesbury statistical area in New South Wales.
Kariong details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2250 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 6,485 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,200/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $850/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $450 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,080 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 25.8 km² |
| Population Density | 251/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,093 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 270 (4.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -33.4407034 |
| Longitude | 151.2883222 |
| Distance from Sydney | 48 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury |
| Area (SA3) | Hawkesbury |
| Local Government | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Federal Electorate | Robertson |
| State Electorate | The Entrance |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,423 (21.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 922 (14.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,692 (26.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,772 (27.3%) |
| 65+ years | 687 (10.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 630 (9.7%) |
| Arthritis | 458 (7.1%) |
| Diabetes | 310 (4.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 200 (3.1%) |
| Cancer | 164 (2.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 103 (1.6%) |
| Dementia | 22 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 49 (2.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 556 (26.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 913 (44.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 556 (26.8%) |
Schools in Kariong
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Kariong. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.