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Kariong

City in New South Wales, Australia

Overview

Kariong is a laid-back town on New South Wales' Central Coast, known for its proximity to natural reserves and relaxed suburban lifestyle. With easy access to the Brisbane Water National Park and the lively Mount Penang Parklands, it's popular among families and nature-lovers alike.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
6,485
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.44°, 151.29°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,760
Local Cost
$1,640
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
91
English
100
Temperature
18.0°C
Summer Avg
22.7°C
Winter Avg
12.7°C
Record High
43.0°C
Record Low
2.0°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
912 mm
Internet Speed
70 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
12
Transport
83
Walk Score
83
Footways
165.0
Airport
GOS
Distance
8 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 30 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.

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