Narrabeen Peninsula vs Collaroy

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

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Narrabeen Peninsula and Collaroy side by side

MeasureNarrabeen PeninsulaCollaroy
Price and market
Median house–$3,487,500
Median unit–$480,240
House price change, 12 months–-3.1%
Renting
House rent$1300/wk$1290/wk
Unit rent$850/wk$875/wk
Owner occupied–67.0%
Renter occupied–30.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10861098
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–70
Transit score–0
Bike score–100
Population–7,944
Median age–43
Climate
Annual rainfall1127 mm1125 mm
Mean max, January26.8°C26.6°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).

Narrabeen Peninsula vs Collaroy: common questions

Does Narrabeen Peninsula or Collaroy 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.