Narrabeen at a glance
Walk score
46
Car dependent
Population
8,255
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Narrabeen.
The postcode for Narrabeen is 2101 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Narrabeen (2101) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW.
Narrabeen has roughly 8,255 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
Narrabeen scores 46/100 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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Narrabeen's population at 8,255, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (39%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
8,255
Median age
48
Family households
58%
Lone person
39%
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)
$565/wk
Owner occupied
50%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
8,255
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
240
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.
46
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Narrabeen.
Local schools for Narrabeen
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Government School Catchment
Narrabeen Lakes Public School
Wheeler Heights Public School
Collaroy 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 Narrabeen.
- What is the Narrabeen postcode?
- Narrabeen is in the 2101 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- Where is Narrabeen?
- Narrabeen is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2101. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- What is the average rent in Narrabeen?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $565.
- What schools are in Narrabeen?
- There are 20 schools serving Narrabeen on this page, including Narrabeen Lakes Public School, St Rose Catholic Primary School, Wheeler Heights Public School.
- How walkable is Narrabeen?
- Narrabeen has a Walk Score of 46 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Narrabeen?
- Narrabeen is close to Collaroy Plateau West, Collaroy Plateau, Collaroy, Collaroy Beach, Narrabeen Peninsula.
- What is the population of Narrabeen?
- The population of Narrabeen is approximately 8,255 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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