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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2100 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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 1128 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Beacon Hill Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1099
Nearby (within 10km)
- Narraweena Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1059
- St John the Apostle Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1091
- St Lucy's, St John's Narraweena campusPrimary · Independent · 1.4km
- EOC Broken Bay - NarraweenaPrimary · Catholic · 1.4km
- Brookvale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1075
- St Augustine's College SydneyCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1141
- Karuna Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.6km
- Allambie Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1138
- Arranounbai SchoolCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1073
- Oxford Falls Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1137
- Cromer Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1091
- The Beach SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1039
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.
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
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 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 1,677 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 1099 (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.