Brookvale
NSW 2100 · Northern Beaches
3,389 (2021) → 3,600 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.
Brookvale is a stable suburb in Northern Beaches, NSW 2100, about 14km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.41M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 51/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Brookvale has an overall score of 77/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 92/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2100 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.93%), China (3.33%), Philippines (2.57%), New Zealand (2.36%), Italy (2.18%)
Top languages: Spanish (2.89%), Italian (2.66%), Mandarin (2.45%), Portuguese (2.18%), Tagalog (1.21%)
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 1129 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Augustine's College SydneyCombined · IndependentICSEA 1141
- Brookvale Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1075
Nearby (within 10km)
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior CampusSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1098
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly CampusSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1217
- The Beach SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1039
- St Luke's Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1178
- St John the Apostle Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1091
- St Lucy's, St John's Narraweena campusPrimary · Independent · 1.5km
- EOC Broken Bay - NarraweenaPrimary · Catholic · 1.5km
- Narraweena Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1059
- Beacon Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1099
- Karuna Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.8km
- Harbord Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1137
- Curl Curl North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1116
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
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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 Brookvale
Is Brookvale safe?
Brookvale has a residential safety score of 92/100, 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 18,295 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Brookvale?
In Brookvale, the median house price is $2.41M and the median unit price is $935K. Median weekly house rent is $1,400.
How far is Brookvale from Sydney CBD?
Brookvale is about 13.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 53 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Brookvale?
Brookvale has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1108 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Brookvale?
Brookvale has a transport score of 51/100 and 25 bus stops.