Brookvale vs Narraweena
The verdict
Brookvale is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.37M versus $2.50M in Narraweena. Brookvale rates higher for education (82 vs 75). Brookvale has a shorter estimated CBD commute (53 vs 57 min). On the separate residential safety score, Narraweena rates higher (100 vs 92/100 in Brookvale).
Scores
| Brookvale | Narraweena | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 75 |
| Transport | 51 | 55 |
| Education | 82 | 75 |
| Liveability | 99 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brookvale | Narraweena | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,389 | 6,971 |
| Median age | 37 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,127 | $1,935 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.6% | 39.5% |
| Born in Australia | 55.0% | 65.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.8 |
Growth: Brookvale Stable · Narraweena Stable
Property
| Brookvale | Narraweena | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.37M | $2.50M |
| Median unit price | $879K | $1.01M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 19.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,400 | $1,250 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 62 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Brookvale | Narraweena | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 30 | 43 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 207 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 118 | 359 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 20,331 | 2,109 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brookvale | Narraweena | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,102 | 1,083 |
See the full school list on each profile: Brookvale · Narraweena
Transport
| Brookvale | Narraweena | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 25 | 39 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 57 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.8 km | 9.7 km |
Liveability
| Brookvale | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 24 | 4 |
| Parks | 2 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.4 km | 2.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.5 km | 15.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.5 km | 2.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.7 km | 3.7 km |
Population & growth
| Brookvale | Narraweena | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,389 | 6,971 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,600 | 7,013 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,504 | 7,023 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.52% | 0.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brookvale or Narraweena?
Narraweena has the higher residential safety score (Brookvale 92/100 vs Narraweena 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Brookvale or Narraweena?
Brookvale is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.37M versus $2.50M.
Which has better schools, Brookvale or Narraweena?
Brookvale has a higher average school ICSEA (Brookvale 1102 vs Narraweena 1083; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Brookvale or Narraweena?
Narraweena has the higher transport score (Brookvale 51/100 vs Narraweena 55/100).
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