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North Narrabeen

NSW 2101 · Northern Beaches

6,016 (2021) → 6,178 est. (2025) · Stable

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

72
Overall score

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

6,016
Population
$2.14M
Median house (2025)
100
Safety score
51
Transport score

North Narrabeen is a stable suburb in Northern Beaches, NSW 2101, about 21km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.14M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 51/100, and is right by the coast. North Narrabeen has an overall score of 72/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

20.6 km
To Sydney CBD
1.2 km
To coast
$1,050/wk
Median rent (house)
14.0 km
To nearest station

Demographics

6,016
Population
40
Median age
3
Avg household

Age distribution

Northern Beaches LGA population (est. 2025)271,738
Median household income (weekly)$2,711
vs NSW median+46.5%
Bachelor degree or higher41.5%
Born in Australia75.7%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,744 / 124 / 60

Top countries of birth: England (6.8%), New Zealand (1.83%), South Africa (1.15%), Brazil (0.88%), Germany (0.66%)

Top languages: Portuguese (1.33%), Spanish (0.81%), German (0.62%), Croatian (0.5%), Mandarin (0.42%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.14M+14.2%
Median house (2025)
$1.32M
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,050 / $780 wk
Rental yield (house)2.6%
Days on market (house)34 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

2
Break & enter dwelling33/100k
5
Steal from dwelling83/100k
6
Motor vehicle theft100/100k
16
Domestic assault266/100k
1
Robbery17/100k
12
Non-domestic assault199/100k

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: 251 (all categories, latest year)4,172 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

78

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

76
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1106 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Narrabeen North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1076
  • Narrabeen Sports High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1042

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Elanora Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1093
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1098
  • St Lucy's, St Joseph's Narrabeen campusPrimary · Independent · 1.3km
  • Narrabeen Lakes Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1073
  • Mater Maria Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1086
  • St Rose Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1134
  • Mona Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1086
  • Wheeler Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1088
  • Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1103
  • Aspect Vern Barnett School, Mona ValePrimary · Independent · 3.2km
  • Collaroy Plateau Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1102
  • Galstaun CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.7kmICSEA 1054

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

51
41Bus
CBD commute (est.)74 min (bus)
Nearest train stationKillara (14.0 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.

90 in suburbSupermarkets
478 in suburbCafes/Rest.
5013 in suburbParks
2812 in suburbPlaygrounds
1163 in suburbPools
124 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
71 in suburbGPs
30 in suburbPharmacies
50 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
12116 in suburbSports fields
3Vets
Nearest beachNorth Narrabeen Beach (1.1 km)
Nearest hospitalNorthern Beaches Hospital (7.7 km)
Nearest vet1.4 km
Nearest airportSydney (29.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

70

Plenty of options

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

12
Gyms
6
Leisure centres
5
Public pools
121
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

72

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

50
Parks
2
Nature reserves
26
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

58

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
24
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

30

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
8
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.33

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

24

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.50

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.67%
Projected population 20416,234
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Northern Beaches

Warriewood$2.33M45transportNarrabeen$3.00M50transportElanora Heights$3.25M34transportCollaroy Plateau$2.80M53transportWheeler Heights$2.51M53transportMona Vale$2.50M50transport

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Frequently asked questions about North Narrabeen

Is North Narrabeen safe?

North 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 4,172 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in North Narrabeen?

In North Narrabeen, the median house price is $2.14M and the median unit price is $1.32M. Median weekly house rent is $1,050.

How far is North Narrabeen from Sydney CBD?

North Narrabeen is about 20.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 74 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in North Narrabeen?

North Narrabeen has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1059 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in North Narrabeen?

North Narrabeen has a transport score of 51/100 and 41 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.