Narrabeen vs North Narrabeen
The verdict
North Narrabeen is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.14M versus $3.71M in Narrabeen. Narrabeen has a shorter estimated CBD commute (69 vs 74 min).
Scores
| Narrabeen | North Narrabeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 72 |
| Transport | 50 | 51 |
| Education | 75 | 74 |
| Liveability | 90 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Narrabeen | North Narrabeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,255 | 6,016 |
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,780 | $2,711 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.5% | 41.5% |
| Born in Australia | 71.0% | 75.7% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 3 |
Growth: Narrabeen Stable · North Narrabeen Stable
Property
| Narrabeen | North Narrabeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.71M | $2.14M |
| Median unit price | $1.21M | $1.32M |
| House price YoY | -4.9% | 14.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.8% | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 22 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Narrabeen | North Narrabeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 73 | 33 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 73 | 100 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 230 | 266 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,907 | 4,172 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Narrabeen | North Narrabeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,086 | 1,059 |
See the full school list on each profile: Narrabeen · North Narrabeen
Transport
| Narrabeen | North Narrabeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 41 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 69 | 74 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 13.0 km | 14.0 km |
Liveability
| Narrabeen | 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 | 26 | 8 |
| Parks | 9 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 790 m | 1.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.1 km | 20.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 710 m | 1.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.6 km | 7.7 km |
Population & growth
| Narrabeen | North Narrabeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,255 | 6,016 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,284 | 6,178 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,894 | 6,234 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.09% | 0.67% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Narrabeen or North Narrabeen?
Narrabeen and North Narrabeen have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Narrabeen or North Narrabeen?
North Narrabeen is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.14M versus $3.71M.
Which has better schools, Narrabeen or North Narrabeen?
Narrabeen has a higher average school ICSEA (Narrabeen 1086 vs North Narrabeen 1059; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Narrabeen or North Narrabeen?
North Narrabeen has the higher transport score (Narrabeen 50/100 vs North Narrabeen 51/100).
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