Narraweena
NSW 2099 · Northern Beaches
6,971 (2021) → 7,013 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.
Narraweena is a stable suburb in Northern Beaches, NSW 2099, about 15km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.50M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 55/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Narraweena has an overall score of 75/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.91%), Italy (3.86%), China (3.36%), New Zealand (1.98%), Philippines (1.41%)
Top languages: Italian (5.58%), Mandarin (2.73%), Cantonese (1.25%), Portuguese (1.25%), Spanish (1.2%)
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 1123 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St John the Apostle Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1097
- Narraweena Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1068
- Karuna Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent
- St Lucy's, St John's Narraweena campusPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Dee Why Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1018
- Beacon Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1093
- St Augustine's College SydneyCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1136
- Cromer Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1089
- Brookvale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1068
- Fisher Road SchoolCombined · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1028
- St Luke's Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1169
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly CampusSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1212
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer CampusSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1045
- St Kevin's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1098
- Pittwater House SchoolsCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1158
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior CampusSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1088
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
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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 Narraweena
Is Narraweena safe?
Narraweena 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 2,109 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Narraweena?
In Narraweena, the median house price is $2.50M and the median unit price is $1.01M. Median weekly house rent is $1,250.
How far is Narraweena from Sydney CBD?
Narraweena is about 15.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 57 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Narraweena?
Narraweena has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1083 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Narraweena?
Narraweena has a transport score of 55/100 and 39 bus stops.