Balgowlah Heights
NSW 2093 · Northern Beaches
3,546 (2021) → 3,559 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Northern Beaches local government area (est. 271,738 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Balgowlah Heights is a stable suburb in Northern Beaches, NSW 2093, about 9km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $4.63M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 59/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Balgowlah Heights has an overall score of 84/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2093 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (10.6%), South Africa (2.71%), New Zealand (2.2%), USA (1.18%), China (0.99%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.95%), Greek (1.52%), German (1.04%), French (0.85%), Italian (0.73%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1137 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Balgowlah Heights Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1177
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Cecilia's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1168
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys CampusSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1115
- Manly West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1147
- Seaforth Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1165
- Manly Village Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1151
- Beauty Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1154
- Royal Far West SchoolCombined · Government · 2.3km
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1159
- QueenwoodCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1172
- St Paul's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1091
- Queenwood, Art and Design CampusCombined · Independent · 2.5km
- Manly Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1129
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Balgowlah Heights
Is Balgowlah Heights safe?
Balgowlah Heights has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,523 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Balgowlah Heights?
In Balgowlah Heights, the median house price is $4.63M. Median weekly house rent is $1,512.
How far is Balgowlah Heights from Sydney CBD?
Balgowlah Heights is about 9.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 39 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Balgowlah Heights?
Balgowlah Heights has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1177 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Balgowlah Heights?
Balgowlah Heights has a transport score of 59/100 and 30 bus stops.