Northern Beaches Council
Balgowlah Heights
Balgowlah Heights at a glance
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
3,546
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Balgowlah Heights.
Balgowlah Heights (2093) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW.
Balgowlah Heights has roughly 3,546 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Balgowlah Heights scores 22/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Balgowlah Heights's population at 3,546, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (90% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,546
Median age
43
Family households
90%
Lone person
11%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$1320/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
3,546
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
55
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
22
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Balgowlah Heights.
Local schools for Balgowlah Heights
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Government School Catchment
Balgowlah Heights Public School
Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus
Manly West Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Balgowlah Heights.
- What is the Balgowlah Heights postcode?
- Balgowlah Heights is in the 2093 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- What is the average rent in Balgowlah Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $1320.
- What schools are in Balgowlah Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Balgowlah Heights on this page, including Balgowlah Heights Public School, St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School, Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus.
- How walkable is Balgowlah Heights?
- Balgowlah Heights has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Balgowlah Heights?
- Balgowlah Heights is close to Clontarf, Balgowlah, Fairlight, Seaforth, Manly Vale.
- What is the population of Balgowlah Heights?
- Balgowlah Heights has approximately 3,546 residents. The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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