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Niagara Park NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Niagara Park, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Niagara Park NSW is 2,779 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Niagara Park is $785 per week ($40,820 per year). Median rent in Niagara Park is $410 per week ($1,777 per month). Niagara Park has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Niagara Park has a population density of 581.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Niagara Park is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Niagara Park is $1,943.

There were 39 recorded offences in Niagara Park in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was traffic (15 offences).

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Niagara Park Population

residents (Census 2021)

Niagara Park Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$785/wk

$40,820 per year

#3839 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$410/wk

$1,777 per month

#1715 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,943/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Niagara Park Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (1,373) Female 50.6% (1,404)

Population Density

581.4

people per km²

2,779 people · 4.8 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,154

Family income/wk

Niagara Park Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Niagara Park Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

38.9% 284 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

61.1% 447 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Niagara Park Country of Birth

Australia

94.0%

England

5.2%

Germany

0.3%

Greece

0.3%

India

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Niagara Park Religion

No Religion

52.3%

Catholic

17.9%

Anglican

13.3%

Not stated

6.1%

Baptist

3.4%

Christian (other)

3.1%

Uniting Church

2.0%

Pentecostal

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Niagara Park Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Niagara Park Languages Spoken at Home

Other

34.2%

SAL Tot

20.5%

Russian

8.2%

SAL Filipin

8.2%

Japan

8.2%

Afrikaans

6.8%

Arabic

6.8%

Malayalam

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Niagara Park Employment

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Employed full-time

35.9% 712 people

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Employed part-time

23.7% 471 people

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Unemployed

3.1% 62 people

🏠

Not in labour force

37.2% 739 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Niagara Park Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

41.1%

Bachelor Degree

26.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.3%

Postgraduate Degree

7.0%

Certificate I/II

3.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Niagara Park Occupation

Professionals

30.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.9%

Community & Personal Service

14.0%

Clerical & Administrative

10.8%

Managers

10.4%

Sales Workers

6.0%

Labourers

5.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Niagara Park Field of Study

Management & Commerce

21.1%

Engineering

13.7%

Health

13.2%

Society & Culture

12.7%

Education

9.9%

Architecture & Building

8.1%

Creative Arts

5.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.9%

Information Technology

3.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.6%

Agriculture & Environment

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Niagara Park Dwelling Types

Separate house

88.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

5.8%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Niagara Park Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.2%

$1-$149/wk

1.0%

$150-$299/wk

1.3%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

5.8%

$500-$649/wk

2.7%

$650-$799/wk

5.5%

$800-$999/wk

6.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.3%

$4,000+/wk

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Niagara Park Marital Status

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Married

44.3% 978

↔️

Separated

2.7% 60

📋

Divorced

10.5% 231

🕊️

Widowed

3.9% 87

👤

Never married

38.6% 852

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Niagara Park Ancestry

English

34.5%

Australian

29.8%

Irish

9.5%

Scottish

8.2%

Other

6.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.7%

German

2.5%

Italian

1.8%

Filipino

1.2%

Dutch

1.0%

Chinese

0.9%

Welsh

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Niagara Park School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.6%

Secondary — Government

29.0%

Pre-school

12.8%

Vocational Education

12.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.8%

Primary — Catholic

2.2%

Secondary — Catholic

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Niagara Park Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.5% 345

✅

No need for assistance

93.5% 4,993

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Niagara Park Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

15.8% 335

—

Not a volunteer

84.2% 1,784

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Niagara Park Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.6%

$300-$449/mo

2.2%

$450-$599/mo

1.0%

$600-$799/mo

3.2%

$800-$999/mo

2.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

28.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Niagara Park How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.9%

Did not go to work

21.5%

Car (passenger)

4.5%

Train

2.0%

Truck

1.3%

Walked only

1.3%

Bus

0.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.4%

Other

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Niagara Park Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.2%

1 vehicle

32.5%

2 vehicles

40.5%

3 vehicles

12.9%

4+ vehicles

9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Niagara Park Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.0%

2 bedrooms

3.9%

3 bedrooms

52.9%

4 bedrooms

29.0%

5 bedrooms

7.3%

6+ bedrooms

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Niagara Park Population Mobility

12.1%

moved in the last year

36.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Niagara Park Indigenous Population

5.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

291

Indigenous residents

5,028

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Niagara Park Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

331

Asthma

123

Arthritis

106

Lung condition

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Niagara Park Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.8%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

6.8%

$300-$399/wk

4.5%

$400-$499/wk

4.1%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.7%

$3,500+/wk

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Niagara Park Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.0%

Couple — no children

21.1%

Couple — no children under 15

17.6%

One parent — children under 15

9.8%

One parent — no children under 15

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Niagara Park Military Service

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Previously served

2.4% 52

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Never served

97.6% 2,072

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Niagara Park Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.0% 297

—

Did not provide

86.0% 1,818

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Niagara Park Children Ever Born

No children

32.8%

1 child

13.4%

2 children

27.9%

3 children

17.4%

4 children

7.4%

5+ children

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Niagara Park When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2018

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Niagara Park Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.2%

5–14 hours

32.9%

15–29 hours

15.0%

30+ hours

10.8%

Did not do domestic work

20.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Niagara Park Household Size

1 person

21.2%

2 persons

31.7%

3 persons

17.8%

4 persons

19.6%

5 persons

6.1%

6+ persons

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Niagara Park Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,325

Moved from NSW

263

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Niagara Park Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.4%

Step family — no other children

12.4%

Blended family — no other children

6.3%

Intact family — other children present

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Niagara Park Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 39 total

Traffic

Other Against Person

Other Against Property

Assault

Sexual Offences

Weapons

Theft

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Niagara Park Schools

schools nearby

government

1004

avg ICSEA score

4,150

total students

St Philip's Christian College - Gosford Independent

Combined · K-12 · 694 students

1093

ICSEA

Lisarow Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 192 students

1035

ICSEA

Ourimbah Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 332 students

1018

ICSEA

Lisarow High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 728 students

1014

ICSEA

Narara Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 377 students

1008

ICSEA

Niagara Park Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 412 students

1008

ICSEA

Valley View Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 325 students

987

ICSEA

Narara Valley High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 629 students

974

ICSEA

Glenvale School Government

Combined · U · 159 students

963

ICSEA

Wyoming Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 302 students

940

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Niagara Park Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,780/wk

Median Rent $410/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Niagara Park

Your weekly income

≈ $7,713/month

Median rent $410/wk

Left after rent $1,370/wk

Rent share 23.0%

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Niagara Park vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Mount Pleasant (NSW)

Pop: 1,397 Income: $1,160/wk Rent: $550/wk

Macmasters Beach

Pop: 1,399 Income: $958/wk Rent: $500/wk

Kurraba Point

Pop: 1,401 Income: $1,744/wk Rent: $610/wk

Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire - NSW)

Pop: 1,405 Income: $1,186/wk Rent: $900/wk

Hawks Nest

Pop: 1,413 Income: $617/wk Rent: $330/wk

Holmesville

Pop: 1,413 Income: $743/wk Rent: $390/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Niagara Park

What is the population of Niagara Park NSW?

The population of Niagara Park NSW is 2,779 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 581.4 people per km².Niagara Park is ranked #2,544 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Niagara Park?

The median personal income in Niagara Park NSW is $785 per week, or $40,820 per year.The median household income is $1,780 per week.Family income is $2,154 per week.Niagara Park is ranked #3,839 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Niagara Park?

Median rent in Niagara Park NSW is $410 per week ($1,777 per month).Rent represents 23.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Niagara Park ranks #1,715 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Niagara Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Niagara Park NSW is $1,943. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Niagara Park?

The median age in Niagara Park NSW is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Niagara Park a good suburb to live in?

Niagara Park is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,779.The median income is $785/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12970. All dollar figures in AUD.