Gosford & Surrounds

Living in Lisarow, NSW

Suburb guide, prices & lifestyle

At a glance

Lisarow (postcode 2250) in Gosford & Surrounds is a rural hinterland suburb set among valleys and bushland, about an hour from Sydney by road or rail. It suits buyers seeking space, privacy and a rural outlook. The median house price is $1,250,000 and a 3-bed house typically rents for around $700/wk. The nearest train access is Lisarow. Last updated: November 2026.

Quick facts: Lisarow

Postcode
NSW 2250
Region
Gosford & Surrounds
Median house price
$1,250,000
Median unit price
$732,500
Median 3-bed house rent
$700/wk
Nearest train station
Lisarow

Last updated: November 2026

The area

About Lisarow

Lisarow sits in Gosford & Surrounds on the NSW Central Coast, around 75–90 minutes north of Sydney by road and a little over an hour by train from Central Station. It is a rural hinterland locality where blocks run to acres rather than metres, set among valleys, creeks and stands of native forest.

Life in Lisarow is defined by space. Properties here run to several acres, with room for horses, orchards or simply a private bush outlook, yet the Coast's towns remain a short drive away.

Housing in Lisarow is dominated by large-acre blocks and character homesteads rather than density. The median house price is around $1,250,000, though turnover is low — properties are held for years, which keeps listings scarce.

It is the sort of suburb that rewards a slow look — a few streets reveal parks, a local shop and a sense of community that's harder to find closer to the city.

For buyers who want land, privacy and a genuine rural outlook without going off the map, Lisarow is one of the Coast's quieter secrets — close enough to the highway for a city run, far enough to feel like another world.

Market data

Property prices in Lisarow

The median house price in Lisarow is $1,250,000 (sales median, NSW Valuer General, Jul 2026). The median unit price is $732,500 (sales median, NSW Valuer General, Jul 2026).

Last updated: November 2026

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Tenancy

Renting in Lisarow

In postcode 2250, the median rent for a 3-bed house is $700/wk and the median unit rent is $700/wk. These are postcode-level medians from NSW Fair Trading rental bond data over the 12 months to July 2026.

Last updated: November 2026

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Education

Schools in Lisarow

Schools serving Lisarow include:

SchoolTypeLevel
Narara Public SchoolGovernmentPrimary
Lisarow Public SchoolGovernmentPrimary
Lisarow High SchoolGovernmentSecondary

Check school catchments at the NSW Department of Education School Finder.

Getting around

Transport in Lisarow

The nearest train access for Lisarow is Lisarow. The Central Coast & Newcastle Line connects to Sydney Central in about 60–75 minutes from Gosford. The M1 Pacific Motorway is the main road link — from Lisarow, the drive to Gosford is around 15–30 minutes, to Sydney about 75–90 minutes, and to Newcastle about 60–75 minutes.

Lifestyle

Amenities & lifestyle in Lisarow

Lisarow's lifestyle draws on its semi-rural feel, lisarow station, ferntree gully trails. Bushland reserves border the suburb, with walking trails, lookouts and native birdlife a short stroll away. The lifestyle is rural — room for a big garden, sheds or horses, with dark skies and privacy that's rare this close to Sydney.

The honest view

Pros & cons of living in Lisarow

Pros

Bushland, national parks and walking trails on the doorstep.

Cons

Bushfire zoning — always check the BAL rating before purchasing.

Pros

Space, privacy and a genuine rural outlook on acreage blocks.

Cons

Longer drives to shops, schools and the station; limited public transport.

Pros

Solid Central Coast value with good access to the region's beaches and lakes.

Cons

Less glamorous than the premier waterfront suburbs — but that's reflected in the price.

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Answered

Frequently asked questions about Lisarow

Is Lisarow a good place to live?+

Yes, if you want space and a rural outlook. Lisarow offers acreage living with the Coast's towns a short drive away. The median house price is $1,250,000, though turnover is low.

How far is Lisarow from Sydney?+

Lisarow is roughly 75–90 minutes' drive from central Sydney via the M1, and about 60–75 minutes by train from Central Station via Lisarow station.

What is the median house price in Lisarow?+

The median house price in Lisarow is $1,250,000 (sales median, NSW Valuer General, Jul 2026). A 3-bed house rents for around $700/wk. Last updated November 2026.

What schools are in Lisarow?+

Lisarow's schools include Narara Public School, Lisarow Public School, Lisarow High School.

Is Lisarow good for investors?+

Lisarow can work for investors seeking affordable entry and yield. A 3-bed house rents for around $700/wk, based on postcode 2250 bond data. Always run your own numbers and check current zoning.

Reviewed by locals

Written and reviewed by Richard Ruhl & Ladele Jones, Central Coast locals with Coronis Real Estate. Last reviewed: November 2026.

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