Collaroy vs Narrabeen Peninsula

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Collaroy (1098) sits above Narrabeen Peninsula (1086).

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Collaroy and Narrabeen Peninsula side by side

MeasureCollaroyNarrabeen Peninsula
Price and market
Median house$3,487,500–
Median unit$480,240–
House price change, 12 months-3.1%–
Renting
House rent$1290/wk$1300/wk
Unit rent$875/wk$850/wk
Owner occupied67.0%–
Renter occupied30.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10981086
Lifestyle and people
Walk score70–
Transit score0–
Bike score100–
Population7,944–
Median age43–
Climate
Annual rainfall1125 mm1127 mm
Mean max, January26.6°C26.8°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Collaroy edges out on average school ICSEA (1098 vs 1086).

Collaroy vs Narrabeen Peninsula: common questions

Does Collaroy or Narrabeen Peninsula have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Collaroy scores 1098 vs 1086 in Narrabeen Peninsula. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.