Narrabeen
NSW 2101 · Northern Beaches
8,255 (2021) → 8,284 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.
Narrabeen is a stable suburb in Northern Beaches, NSW 2101, about 19km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.02M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 50/100, and is right by the coast. Narrabeen has an overall score of 72/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2101 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (6.76%), Brazil (2.18%), New Zealand (1.96%), South Africa (1.49%), Scotland (0.85%)
Top languages: Portuguese (2.6%), Spanish (0.91%), Italian (0.67%), German (0.63%), French (0.51%)
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 1110 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1102
- Narrabeen Lakes Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1091
- St Lucy's, St Joseph's Narrabeen campusPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Rose Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1149
- Wheeler Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1086
- Collaroy Plateau Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1109
- Elanora Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1087
- Narrabeen Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1042
- Narrabeen North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1076
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer CampusSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1056
- Pittwater House SchoolsCombined · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1158
- Cromer Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1091
- Fisher Road SchoolCombined · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1050
- Dee Why Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1028
- Karuna Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.7km
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
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
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night 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 Narrabeen
Is Narrabeen safe?
Narrabeen 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 2,556 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Narrabeen?
In Narrabeen, the median house price is $3.02M and the median unit price is $1.26M. Median weekly house rent is $1,400.
How far is Narrabeen from Sydney CBD?
Narrabeen is about 19.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 69 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Narrabeen?
Narrabeen has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1097 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Narrabeen?
Narrabeen has a transport score of 50/100 and 29 bus stops.