NSW · Northern Beaches Council
North Narrabeen, 2101
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Desirability score
- Coastal
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Dog friendly
Suburb profile
North Narrabeen is a coastal mid-sized suburb where beach life and relaxed outdoor living shape the local character. The coast and city are both within easy reach, so days can swing between beach time and urban outings. There is a lightness to the air here, with the coast never far from mind.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. There are enough cafés and casual dining options to keep weekends interesting. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by housing affordability and parks and green space, while local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar coastal suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 6,016
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $2,711
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 70 of 2,019
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,200
- Employment rate
- 67.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 128 / 60 / 124
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $793
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,400
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $850
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 119
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 301
- Against the person
- 91
- Against property
- 148
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 50
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 66 residents
- State safety percentile
- 27.1th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +6.3%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault44
- Fraud105
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment45
- Malicious Damage To Property47
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault41
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,059
- Narrabeen North Public SchoolPrimary
- Narrabeen Sports High SchoolSecondary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
75 public transport stops in this suburb
- 86 Rickard Rd
- 99 Gondola Rd
- Gondola Rd At Minarto Lane
- Gondola Rd At Rickard Rd
- Grenfell Av Opp Narrabeen Baptist Church
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
418 planning-related records
2026· 26 proposals
June 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 WALSH STREET NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure36 LIDO AVENUE NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17 NARROY ROAD NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure60 RICKARD ROAD NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure61 CAREFREE ROAD NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 NAMONA STREET NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Additional Information Requested
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure32 LIDO AVENUE NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure116 NAREEN PARADE NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Additional Information Requested
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure65 GONDOLA ROAD NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure32A NAREEN PARADE NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Under Assessment
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (detached)45C TAIYUL ROAD NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure59 WOORARRA AVENUE NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Determined
March 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation10 BELLARA AVENUE NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure26A NAREEN PARADE, NORTH NARRABEEN NSW 2101Determined
- Subdivision106 POWDERWORKS ROAD NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure82 NAREEN PARADE NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Determined
- Subdivision116 NAREEN PARADE NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure1 RICKARD ROAD NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure17 NAREEN PARADE NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation36 ALLEYNE AVENUE NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure32 BELLARA AVENUE NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia96 GARDEN STREET NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Withdrawn
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia137 GARDEN STREET NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Deferred Commencement
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 BELLARA AVENUE NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure101 GONDOLA ROAD NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport33 CAREFREE ROAD NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Determined
2025· 14 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport90 RICKARD ROAD NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation77 WIMBLEDON AVENUE NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Landscaping structures36 WOORARRA AVENUE NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 BOLWARRA ROAD NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 BELLARA AVENUE NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support46 TATIARA CRESCENT NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure72 ALLEYNE AVENUE NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure100 NAREEN PARADE NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure60 ALLEYNE AVENUE NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure32A NAREEN PARADE NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure50 WOORARRA AVENUE NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure50 WOORARRA AVENUE NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Veterinary hospital2 WINDSOR PARADE NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure101 GONDOLA ROAD NORTH NARRABEEN 2101Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
149 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Porters Liquor North NarrabeenAlcohol
1477 Pittwater Road
- Canine KindergartenAnimal Boarding
- Antique General StoreAntiques
Warraba Road
- Krustys BakeryBakery
- Bbq (5)
- Spa AlohaBeauty salon
Unit 1 1 Powder Works Road
- Bench (12)
- Northern Beaches CyclesBicycle
Powder Works Road
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- 70 Powderworks RdBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
10 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Amelia ReservePark
- Bilarong ReservePark
- Chattan ParkPark
- Irrawong ReservePark
- Katoa ReservePark
- Nareen ParkPark
- Narroy ParkPark
- Tatiana ReservePark
- Warriewood Valley SportsgoundPark
- Wimbledon ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Narrabeen Family Medical PracticePittwater Roaddoctor
- Narrabeen physiotherapy and sports injury centrePittwater Roadrehabilitation
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 24
- Parks (OSM)
- 11
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 67.3/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 6% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 306th in Australia
- State rank
- 118th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #11 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #23 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 21 grams NarrabeenamenitiesPowder Works Roadcafe
- 70 Powderworks Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- 86 Rickard Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- 95 Rickard Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Ampolamenitiesfuel
- Anana Rd after Rickard Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Anana Rd before Rickard Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Antique General StoreamenitiesWarraba Roadantiques
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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