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Elanora Heights

NSW 2101 · Northern Beaches

4,581 (2021) → 4,648 est. (2025) · Stable

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

64
Overall score

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

4,581
Population
$2.59M
Median house (2025)
100
Safety score
34
Transport score

Elanora Heights is a stable suburb in Northern Beaches, NSW 2101, about 20km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.59M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 34/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Elanora Heights has an overall score of 64/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

20.2 km
To Sydney CBD
2.9 km
To coast
$1,050/wk
Median rent (house)
12.6 km
To nearest station

Demographics

4,581
Population
41
Median age
3.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Northern Beaches LGA population (est. 2025)271,738
Median household income (weekly)$3,052
vs NSW median+65.0%
Bachelor degree or higher47.9%
Born in Australia77.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,322 / 81 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (6.94%), New Zealand (1.7%), South Africa (1.4%), USA (1.07%), Germany (1.03%)

Top languages: German (1.11%), Spanish (0.87%), Portuguese (0.81%), Italian (0.76%), Serbian (0.76%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.59M+37.8%
Median house (2025)
$1.65M
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,050 / $780 wk
Rental yield (house)2.1%
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:

3
Break & enter dwelling65/100k
3
Steal from dwelling65/100k
1
Motor vehicle theft22/100k
5
Domestic assault109/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
0
Non-domestic assault0/100k

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: 58 (all categories, latest year)1,266 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.

84
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1105 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Elanora Heights Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1093

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Narrabeen North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1076
  • Narrabeen Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1042
  • Mater Maria Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1086
  • Galstaun CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1054
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1098
  • St Lucy's, St Joseph's Narrabeen campusPrimary · Independent · 2.8km
  • Narrabeen Lakes Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1073
  • St Rose Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1134
  • Wheeler Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1088
  • Mona Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1086
  • Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1103
  • Aspect Vern Barnett School, Mona ValePrimary · Independent · 3.9km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

34
24Bus
CBD commute (est.)72 min (bus)
Nearest train stationGordon (12.6 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.

61 in suburbSupermarkets
95 in suburbCafes/Rest.
2413 in suburbParks
168 in suburbPlaygrounds
6544 in suburbPools
91 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
53 in suburbGPs
21 in suburbPharmacies
42 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
13336 in suburbSports fields
21 in suburbVets
Nearest beachNorth Narrabeen Beach (2.9 km)
Nearest hospitalNorthern Beaches Hospital (6.8 km)
Nearest vet700 m
Nearest airportSydney (28.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

78

Plenty of options

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

9
Gyms
6
Leisure centres
4
Public pools
133
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.

24
Parks
0
Nature reserves
26
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

57

Some cultural venues

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

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
1
Galleries
0
Libraries
1
Arts centres
15
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

18

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
4
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.22

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

58

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

2
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services4
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.87

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.36%
Projected population 20414,672
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Northern Beaches

Ingleside$5.65M28transportNorth Narrabeen$2.34M51transportWarriewood$2.33M45transportNarrabeen$3.00M50transportWheeler Heights$2.51M53transportCromer$2.42M45transport

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Frequently asked questions about Elanora Heights

Is Elanora Heights safe?

Elanora Heights 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 1,266 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Elanora Heights?

In Elanora Heights, the median house price is $2.59M and the median unit price is $1.65M. Median weekly house rent is $1,050.

How far is Elanora Heights from Sydney CBD?

Elanora Heights is about 20.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 72 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Elanora Heights?

Elanora Heights 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 Elanora Heights?

Elanora Heights has a transport score of 34/100 and 24 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.