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Beacon Hill

NSW 2100 · Northern Beaches

7,814 (2021) → 7,861 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Northern Beaches local government area (est. 271,738 residents)

78
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

7,814
Population
$2.42M
Median house (2025)
100
Safety score
54
Transport score

Beacon Hill is a stable suburb in Northern Beaches, NSW 2100, about 14km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.42M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 54/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Beacon Hill has an overall score of 78/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

14.3 km
To Sydney CBD
3.5 km
To coast
$1,400/wk
Median rent (house)
8.4 km
To nearest station

Demographics

7,814
Population
41
Median age
3.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Northern Beaches LGA population (est. 2025)271,738
Median household income (weekly)$2,937
vs NSW median+58.8%
Bachelor degree or higher48.0%
Born in Australia68.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,132 / 118 / 133

Top countries of birth: England (5.5%), China (2.62%), Italy (2.34%), New Zealand (1.97%), Philippines (1.69%)

Top languages: Italian (3.24%), Mandarin (2.37%), Cantonese (1.25%), Spanish (1.1%), Tagalog (0.9%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.42M+15.3%
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,400 / $680 wk
Rental yield (house)3.0%
Days on market (house)40 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

1
Break & enter dwelling13/100k
3
Steal from dwelling38/100k
4
Motor vehicle theft51/100k
8
Domestic assault102/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
9
Non-domestic assault115/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 142 (all categories, latest year)1,817 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

89

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

139
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1128 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Beacon Hill Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1093

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Narraweena Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1068
  • St John the Apostle Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1097
  • Brookvale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1068
  • St Augustine's College SydneyCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1136
  • Karuna Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.6km
  • Allambie Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1130
  • Arranounbai SchoolCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1079
  • St Lucy's, St John's Narraweena campusPrimary · Independent · 1.8km
  • Oxford Falls Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1136
  • Cromer Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1089
  • The Beach SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1031
  • Dee Why Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1018

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

54
41Bus
CBD commute (est.)55 min (bus)
Nearest train stationRoseville (8.4 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.5°C
Summer max
16.5°C
Winter max
1,300mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

110 in suburbSupermarkets
411 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3912 in suburbParks
246 in suburbPlaygrounds
652105 in suburbPools
220 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
130 in suburbGPs
120 in suburbPharmacies
160 in suburbChildcare
30 in suburbLibraries
1747 in suburbSports fields
31 in suburbVets
Nearest beachDee Why Beach (3.6 km)
Nearest hospitalNorthern Beaches Hospital (2.4 km)
Nearest vet270 m
Nearest airportSydney (22.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

73

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

22
Gyms
11
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
174
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

61

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

39
Parks
15
Nature reserves
12
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

47

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

1
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
3
Libraries
0
Arts centres
13
Landmarks

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

21

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

2
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.26
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

12

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.38

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.15%
Projected population 20417,872
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Northern Beaches

Narraweena$2.63M55transportBrookvale$2.60M51transportAllambie Heights$2.70M44transportCromer$2.42M45transportOxford FallsData not available30transportNorth Manly$3.60M56transport

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Frequently asked questions about Beacon Hill

Is Beacon Hill safe?

Beacon Hill 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 1,817 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Beacon Hill?

In Beacon Hill, the median house price is $2.42M. Median weekly house rent is $1,400.

How far is Beacon Hill from Sydney CBD?

Beacon Hill is about 14.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 55 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Beacon Hill?

Beacon Hill has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1093 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Beacon Hill?

Beacon Hill has a transport score of 54/100 and 41 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.