Beacon Hill vs Narraweena
The verdict
Beacon Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.42M versus $2.56M in Narraweena. Beacon Hill rates higher for education (83 vs 75). Narraweena is closer to the coast (2.2 km vs 3.5 km).
Scores
| Beacon Hill | Narraweena | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 75 |
| Transport | 54 | 55 |
| Education | 83 | 75 |
| Liveability | 98 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Beacon Hill | Narraweena | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,814 | 6,971 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,937 | $1,935 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.0% | 39.5% |
| Born in Australia | 68.2% | 65.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.8 |
Growth: Beacon Hill Stable · Narraweena Stable
Property
| Beacon Hill | Narraweena | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.42M | $2.56M |
| Median unit price | $1.85M | $945K |
| House price YoY | 6.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,400 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 52 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Beacon Hill | Narraweena | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 13 | 43 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 51 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 115 | 359 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,677 | 1,851 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Beacon Hill | Narraweena | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,099 | 1,075 |
See the full school list on each profile: Beacon Hill · Narraweena
Transport
| Beacon Hill | Narraweena | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 54 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 41 | 39 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 55 | 57 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.4 km | 9.7 km |
Liveability
| Beacon Hill | Narraweena | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 4 |
| Parks | 12 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 105 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.5 km | 2.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.3 km | 15.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.6 km | 2.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 3.7 km |
Population & growth
| Beacon Hill | Narraweena | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,814 | 6,971 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,861 | 7,013 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,872 | 7,023 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.15% | 0.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Beacon Hill or Narraweena?
Beacon Hill and Narraweena have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Beacon Hill or Narraweena?
Beacon Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.42M versus $2.56M.
Which has better schools, Beacon Hill or Narraweena?
Beacon Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Beacon Hill 1099 vs Narraweena 1075; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Beacon Hill or Narraweena?
Narraweena has the higher transport score (Beacon Hill 54/100 vs Narraweena 55/100).
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