Narraweena at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
6,971
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Narraweena.
The postcode for Narraweena is 2099 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Narraweena (2099) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW.
Narraweena has roughly 6,971 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Narraweena scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent 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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Narraweena's population at 6,971, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,971
Median age
43
Family households
72%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
6,971
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
147
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.
12
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Narraweena.
Local schools for Narraweena
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Government School Catchment
Narraweena Public School
Beacon Hill Public School
Cromer 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 Narraweena.
- What is the Narraweena postcode?
- Narraweena is in the 2099 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- Where is Narraweena?
- Narraweena is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2099. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- What is the average rent in Narraweena?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Narraweena?
- There are 20 schools serving Narraweena on this page, including Narraweena Public School, St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School, Beacon Hill Public School.
- How walkable is Narraweena?
- Narraweena has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Narraweena?
- Narraweena is close to Beacon Hill, Cromer Heights, Cromer, Dee Why, Brookvale.
- What is the population of Narraweena?
- The population of Narraweena is approximately 6,971 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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