Bayview
NSW 2104 · Northern Beaches
3,807 (2021) → 3,863 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.
Bayview is a stable suburb in Northern Beaches, NSW 2104, about 25km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.49M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 33/100, and is right by the coast. Bayview has an overall score of 64/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2104 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (11.45%), New Zealand (1.94%), South Africa (1.84%), Germany (0.97%), China (0.95%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1%), French (0.63%), German (0.63%), Spanish (0.6%), Italian (0.53%)
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 1093 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Luke's Grammar School, Bayview CampusPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Pittwater High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1071
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1104
- Aspect Vern Barnett School, Mona ValePrimary · Independent · 1.8km
- Mona Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1096
- Newport Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1093
- Mater Maria Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1085
- Bilgola Plateau Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1121
- Galstaun CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 1046
- Avalon Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1094
- Narrabeen North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1076
- Narrabeen Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1042
- Elanora Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1087
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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 Bayview
Is Bayview safe?
Bayview 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 1,576 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bayview?
In Bayview, the median house price is $3.49M and the median unit price is $3.74M. Median weekly house rent is $2,850.
How far is Bayview from Sydney CBD?
Bayview is about 24.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 86 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bayview?
Bayview has 1 school. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bayview?
Bayview has a transport score of 33/100 and 28 bus stops.