Careel Bay at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
15.4k
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Careel Bay.
The postcode for Careel Bay is 2107 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Careel Bay (2107) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW.
Careel Bay has roughly 15,422 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Careel Bay scores 2/100 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 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Careel Bay's population at 15,422, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
15,422
Median age
47
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$750/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$638/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
15,422
Median age: 47
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Careel Bay.
Local schools for Careel Bay
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Government School Catchment
Barrenjoey High School
Avalon Public School
Bilgola Plateau Public School
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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 Careel Bay.
- What is the Careel Bay postcode?
- Careel Bay is in the 2107 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- Where is Careel Bay?
- Careel Bay is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2107. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- What is the average rent in Careel Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $750, for units it's $638.
- What schools are in Careel Bay?
- There are 14 schools serving Careel Bay on this page, including Barrenjoey High School, Barrenjoey Montessori School, Maria Regina Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Careel Bay?
- Careel Bay has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Careel Bay?
- Careel Bay is close to Paradise Beach, Whale Beach, Avalon Beach, Avalon, Clareville.
- What is the population of Careel Bay?
- The population of Careel Bay is approximately 15,422 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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