North Balgowlah
NSW 2093 · Northern Beaches
3,816 (2021) → 3,886 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.
North Balgowlah is a stable suburb in Northern Beaches, NSW 2093, about 10km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.53M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 58/100, and is a short drive from the coast. North Balgowlah has an overall score of 83/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (11.53%), South Africa (3.14%), New Zealand (1.83%), Scotland (1.21%), USA (1.02%)
Top languages: French (1.1%), German (1.1%), Spanish (0.89%), Mandarin (0.76%), Cantonese (0.71%)
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 1136 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Farmhouse Montessori SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1159
- Balgowlah North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1157
Nearby (within 10km)
- Seaforth Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1158
- Manly Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1122
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys CampusSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1115
- St Cecilia's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1169
- St Kieran's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1126
- Manly West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1142
- The Beach SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1031
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls CampusSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1109
- Balgowlah Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1171
- Allambie Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1130
- Stella Maris College Benedict CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.8km
- Beauty Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1167
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
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
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
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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 North Balgowlah
Is North Balgowlah safe?
North Balgowlah 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 891 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in North Balgowlah?
In North Balgowlah, the median house price is $3.53M and the median unit price is $1.11M. Median weekly house rent is $1,800.
How far is North Balgowlah from Sydney CBD?
North Balgowlah is about 10.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 43 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in North Balgowlah?
North Balgowlah has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1158 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in North Balgowlah?
North Balgowlah has a transport score of 58/100 and 27 bus stops.