Clontarf at a glance
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
1,746
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Clontarf.
The postcode for Clontarf is 2093 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Clontarf (2093) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW.
Clontarf has roughly 1,746 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Clontarf scores 34/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Clontarf's population at 1,746, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,746
Median age
47
Family households
85%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$1250/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
1,746
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
45
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.
34
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Clontarf.
Local schools for Clontarf
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Government School Catchment
Balgowlah Heights Public School
Beauty Point Public School
Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus
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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 Clontarf.
- What is the Clontarf postcode?
- Clontarf is in the 2093 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- Where is Clontarf?
- Clontarf is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2093. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- What is the average rent in Clontarf?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $1250.
- What schools are in Clontarf?
- There are 20 schools serving Clontarf on this page, including Balgowlah Heights Public School, Beauty Point Public School, Northern Beaches Secondary College Balgowlah Boys Campus.
- How walkable is Clontarf?
- Clontarf has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Clontarf?
- Clontarf is close to Balgowlah Heights, Balgowlah, Seaforth, Spit Junction, Fairlight.
- What is the population of Clontarf?
- The population of Clontarf is approximately 1,746 (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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