Lisarow, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lisarow New South Wales
Lisarow Location in New South Wales
Population	5,136 (2016 census)
• Density	421.0/km2 (1,090/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	2250
Elevation	32 m (105 ft)
Area	12.2 km2 (4.7 sq mi)
Location	8 km (5 mi) NNE of Gosford 79 km (49 mi) S of Newcastle 14 km (9 mi) SSW of Wyong 85 km (53 mi) N of Sydney 18 km (11 mi) WSW of The Entrance
LGA(s)	Central Coast Council
Region	Central Coast
Parish	Gosford
State electorate(s)	The Entrance
Federal Division(s)	Dobell
Suburbs around Lisarow: Ourimbah Ourimbah Tumbi Umbi Niagara Park Lisarow Mount Elliot Narara Niagara Park Mount Elliot

Lisarow (pronounced "LIZ-uh-roh") is a suburb on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. It is located about 8 kilometers (5 miles) north-northeast of Gosford's main city area. Lisarow is part of the Central Coast Council, which is the local government group for the area.

How Lisarow Grew

For a long time, Lisarow was mostly farmland and open spaces. But in recent years, more and more homes have been built there. It is now mainly a residential area with many houses. You can still find some small rural properties on the edges of the suburb. There are also many businesses and factories near the railway line and Lisarow train station.

Education and Sports

Lisarow has several schools for students. These include Lisarow High School, Lisarow Public School, and Narara Public School.

A famous Australian cricketer, Alan Davidson, grew up in Lisarow. Lisarow also shares the biggest cricket club on the Central Coast with the nearby suburb of Ourimbah. Their team mascot is the magpie.

Local Businesses

The international company Sara Lee Corporation opened its Australian factory in Lisarow in 1971. This factory made many popular baked goods. Later, the factory was taken over by McCain Foods. Then, in 2021, a New Zealand company called South Island Office bought it.

In October 2023, Sara Lee Holdings faced financial difficulties. The company went into a process called "voluntary administration." This means an expert was brought in to try and help the business continue running and keep its 200 employees working.

Getting Around

Busways operates two main bus routes that go through Lisarow. These buses help people travel to and from the suburb:

• Route 36: Travels from Tuggerah to Gosford, passing through Niagara Park and Ourimbah.
• Route 37: Travels from Tuggerah to Gosford, passing through Kangy Angy and Narara.