Great Mackerel Beach at a glance
Population
50
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Great Mackerel Beach.
The postcode for Great Mackerel Beach is 2108 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Great Mackerel Beach (2108) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW.
Great Mackerel Beach has roughly 50 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Great Mackerel Beach's population at 50, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (57% family, 33% lone person).
Population
50
Median age
57
Family households
57%
Lone person
33%
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)
$850/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
50
Median age: 57
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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
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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 Great Mackerel Beach.
- What is the Great Mackerel Beach postcode?
- Great Mackerel Beach is in the 2108 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- Where is Great Mackerel Beach?
- Great Mackerel Beach is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2108. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, 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?
- The population of Great Mackerel Beach is approximately 50 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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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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