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 $2.37M 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
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 Q4 2025
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 2025
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 1136
- Brookvale Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1068
Nearby (within 10km)
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior CampusSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1088
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly CampusSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1212
- The Beach SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1031
- St Luke's Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1169
- St John the Apostle Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1097
- Narraweena Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1068
- Beacon Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1093
- Allambie Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1130
- Karuna Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.8km
- Harbord Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1136
- Curl Curl North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1117
- St John the Baptist Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1138
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
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
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 20,331 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Brookvale?
In Brookvale, the median house price is $2.37M and the median unit price is $879K. 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 1102 (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.