Northern Beaches Council
Great Mackerel Beach
Great Mackerel Beach at a glance
Median house
$2,875,000
+77.5% year on year
Median unit
$592,560
Sales data pending
Days on market
65
Average to sell
Walk score
–
Not yet scored
Population
50
Median age 57
About
Welcome to Great Mackerel Beach.
Great Mackerel Beach is a suburb in New South Wales.
Side by side
Compare Great Mackerel Beach with a nearby suburb.
Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,875,000
+77.5% over the past year. Median unit price $592,560.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$850/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$2,875,000
+77.5% annual growth
$592,560
Sales data pending
65
Average days to sell
50
Median age: 57
Get property alerts for Great Mackerel Beach
Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.
For investors
Investment overview.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.54%
Based on $2,875,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20263.07%
Based on $592,560 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+77.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202677%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202665 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +77.5%/yr
2021
$163K
5-year change
+1662%
2026
$2.9M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
50
Median age
57
Family households
57%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Great Mackerel Beach.
Local schools for Great Mackerel Beach
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Barrenjoey High School
Avalon Public School
Bilgola Plateau 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 Great Mackerel Beach.
- What is the median house price in Great Mackerel Beach?
- The median house price in Great Mackerel Beach, NSW 2108 is $2,875,000. The median unit price is $592,560. Annual growth is +77.5%.
- What is the Great Mackerel Beach postcode?
- Great Mackerel Beach is in the 2108 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- What is the average rent in Great Mackerel Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $850, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Great Mackerel Beach?
- There are 15 schools serving Great Mackerel Beach on this page, including Barrenjoey High School, Barrenjoey Montessori School, Maria Regina Catholic Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Great Mackerel Beach?
- Great Mackerel Beach is close to Currawong Beach, Coasters Retreat, The Basin, Palm Beach, Whale Beach.
- What is the population of Great Mackerel Beach?
- Great Mackerel Beach has approximately 50 residents. The median age is 57.
For Sale
For Rent
Great Mackerel Beach
Guides
Surrounding Suburbs
Side by side
Compare Great Mackerel Beach vs a nearby suburb
See median prices, growth, schools, walkability and risk side by side in one view.
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 →
Always dated
Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.
No login
No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.
Want a real human to help with Great Mackerel Beach?
If you’ve looked at the numbers and want someone to talk it through, whether that’s an agent, broker, accountant or conveyancer, we’ll find the right person for your situation. Free, no commitment.
Get connected