Narara NSW, 2250
Narara Real Estate: Suburb Profile
If you're buying, renting, or investing in Narara, NSW 2250, it is important to decide if the area is an ideal consideration, given your lifestyle and circumstances. The Homes.com.au suburb profile focuses on providing the best information on Narara house prices, demographics & market trends so we can equip you in making the best decision on your next property move.
If you are making a move to Narara, have a little read of our historical overview to discover more about the lifestyle and what makes this suburb so popular.
Overview Narara is a residential suburb on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia, situated north of Gosford. It falls within the scope of the Central Coast Council local government area. Based on census data from 2016, the suburb was recorded to have a total population of 67,195.
Living in Narara The locals describe the residential suburb as peaceful due to the abundance of trees and birdlife in the area. Narara has several parks where locals can enjoy a picnic, playgrounds, sports facilities, skateparks, walk/bike paths, and churches. There are government-owned and private schools that offer primary, secondary and tertiary education. Every year, it hosts a festival called Ecoburbia, which aims to make the community more sustainable and resilient. In 2015, the Gosford City Council acknowledged it as the "Best Community Event."
The suburb is also known for its Narara Ecovillage - a small community that is socially, culturally, economically, and ecologically sustainable. Narara is just one drive away from the beautiful beaches of Central Coast and the shopping centres in Erina and Tuggerah. Narara has its railway station and is also serviced by buses.
History of Narara The name 'Narara' comes from the local Aboriginal word for 'black snake,' which is featured on the official badge of Narara Valley High School and the scarf of the 1st Narara Scout Group. The Narara Music Festival, held in Somersby in 1983 and 1984, is the town's claim to fame.
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