Ingleside vs North Narrabeen
The verdict
North Narrabeen is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.14M versus $5.11M in Ingleside. North Narrabeen rates higher for liveability (92 vs 66). North Narrabeen is closer to the coast (1.2 km vs 4.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, North Narrabeen rates higher (100 vs 58/100 in Ingleside).
Scores
| Ingleside | North Narrabeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 72 |
| Transport | 28 | 51 |
| Education | 71 | 74 |
| Liveability | 66 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ingleside | North Narrabeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,030 | 6,016 |
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,776 | $2,711 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.6% | 41.5% |
| Born in Australia | 72.1% | 75.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3 |
Growth: Ingleside Stable · North Narrabeen Stable
Property
| Ingleside | North Narrabeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $5.11M | $2.14M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $1.32M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 14.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 63 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Ingleside | North Narrabeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 194 | 33 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 291 | 100 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 388 | 266 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,204 | 4,172 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ingleside | North Narrabeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,054 | 1,059 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ingleside · North Narrabeen
Transport
| Ingleside | North Narrabeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 28 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 41 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 74 | 74 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 11.9 km | 14.0 km |
Liveability
| Ingleside | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 8 |
| Parks | 0 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.0 km | 1.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.6 km | 20.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.6 km | 1.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.9 km | 7.7 km |
Population & growth
| Ingleside | North Narrabeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,030 | 6,016 |
| Estimated 2025 | 975 | 6,178 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,034 | 6,234 |
| Annual growth rate | -1.36% | 0.67% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ingleside or North Narrabeen?
North Narrabeen has the higher residential safety score (Ingleside 58/100 vs North Narrabeen 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Ingleside or North Narrabeen?
North Narrabeen is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.14M versus $5.11M.
Which has better schools, Ingleside or North Narrabeen?
North Narrabeen has a higher average school ICSEA (Ingleside 1054 vs North Narrabeen 1059; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ingleside or North Narrabeen?
North Narrabeen has the higher transport score (Ingleside 28/100 vs North Narrabeen 51/100).
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