Mona Vale
NSW 2103 · Northern Beaches
10,877 (2021) → 11,251 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.
Mona Vale is a stable suburb in Northern Beaches, NSW 2103, about 24km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.94M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 50/100, and is right by the coast. Mona Vale has an overall score of 73/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2103 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (7.44%), New Zealand (1.99%), South Africa (1.33%), Croatia (0.96%), Germany (0.86%)
Top languages: Serbian (0.98%), Croatian (0.97%), Portuguese (0.92%), German (0.79%), Spanish (0.73%)
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 1103 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1104
- Mona Vale Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1096
- Pittwater High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1071
- Aspect Vern Barnett School, Mona ValePrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mater Maria Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1085
- Newport Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1093
- St Luke's Grammar School, Bayview CampusPrimary · Independent · 2.2km
- Narrabeen North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1076
- Narrabeen Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1042
- Elanora Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1087
- Bilgola Plateau Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1121
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 1102
- Galstaun CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.1kmICSEA 1046
- St Lucy's, St Joseph's Narrabeen campusPrimary · Independent · 4.1km
- Avalon Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1094
- Narrabeen Lakes Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 1091
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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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 Mona Vale
Is Mona Vale safe?
Mona Vale 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 2,620 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mona Vale?
In Mona Vale, the median house price is $2.94M and the median unit price is $1.68M. Median weekly house rent is $1,450.
How far is Mona Vale from Sydney CBD?
Mona Vale is about 23.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 83 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Mona Vale?
Mona Vale has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1090 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mona Vale?
Mona Vale has a transport score of 50/100 and 75 bus stops.