Elanora Heights vs North Narrabeen
The verdict
North Narrabeen is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.14M versus $2.59M in Elanora Heights. Elanora Heights rates higher for education (80 vs 74). North Narrabeen rates higher for transport (51 vs 34). North Narrabeen is closer to the coast (1.2 km vs 2.9 km).
Scores
| Elanora Heights | North Narrabeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 72 |
| Transport | 34 | 51 |
| Education | 80 | 74 |
| Liveability | 80 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Elanora Heights | North Narrabeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,581 | 6,016 |
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,052 | $2,711 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.9% | 41.5% |
| Born in Australia | 77.3% | 75.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3 |
Growth: Elanora Heights Stable · North Narrabeen Stable
Property
| Elanora Heights | North Narrabeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.59M | $2.14M |
| Median unit price | $1.65M | $1.32M |
| House price YoY | 37.8% | 14.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Elanora Heights | North Narrabeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 65 | 33 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 22 | 100 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 109 | 266 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,266 | 4,172 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Elanora Heights | North Narrabeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,093 | 1,059 |
See the full school list on each profile: Elanora Heights · North Narrabeen
Transport
| Elanora Heights | North Narrabeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 34 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 41 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 72 | 74 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 12.6 km | 14.0 km |
Liveability
| Elanora Heights | North Narrabeen | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 8 |
| Parks | 13 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 44 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.9 km | 1.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.2 km | 20.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.9 km | 1.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.8 km | 7.7 km |
Population & growth
| Elanora Heights | North Narrabeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,581 | 6,016 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,648 | 6,178 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,672 | 6,234 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.36% | 0.67% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Elanora Heights or North Narrabeen?
Elanora Heights and North Narrabeen have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Elanora Heights or North Narrabeen?
North Narrabeen is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.14M versus $2.59M.
Which has better schools, Elanora Heights or North Narrabeen?
Elanora Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Elanora Heights 1093 vs North Narrabeen 1059; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Elanora Heights or North Narrabeen?
North Narrabeen has the higher transport score (Elanora Heights 34/100 vs North Narrabeen 51/100).
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