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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
North Narrabeen is a stable suburb in Northern Beaches, NSW 2101, about 21km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.20M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 52/100, and is right by the coast. North Narrabeen 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 2101 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
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 1087
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1102
- St Lucy's, St Joseph's Narrabeen campusPrimary · Independent · 1.3km
- Narrabeen Lakes Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1091
- Mater Maria Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1085
- St Rose Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1149
- Mona Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1096
- Wheeler Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1086
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1104
- Aspect Vern Barnett School, Mona ValePrimary · Independent · 3.2km
- Collaroy Plateau Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1109
- Pittwater High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1071
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
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
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
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
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 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 3,890 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in North Narrabeen?
In North Narrabeen, the median house price is $2.20M and the median unit price is $1.49M. Median weekly house rent is $1,400.
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 52/100 and 41 bus stops.