Narraweena vs Brookvale
Brookvale (median $2,335,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Narraweena ($2,475,000). Over the past year, Narraweena (+10.7%) ran 9.2 percentage points ahead of Brookvale (+1.5%) on house-price growth.
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| Measure | Narraweena | Brookvale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,475,000 | $2,335,000 |
| Median unit | $427,680 | $497,520 |
| House price change, 12 months | +10.7% | +1.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1150/wk | $1425/wk |
| Unit rent | $820/wk | $680/wk |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 44.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1102 | 1111 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 30 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,971 | 3,389 |
| Median age | 43 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1216 mm | 1216 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.7°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
Brookvale scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Brookvale (1111) sits above Narraweena (1102).
- For buyers
- Brookvale is the lower entry point at $2,335,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Brookvale delivers the better gross yield (3.17% vs 2.42%), but Narraweena has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Brookvale edges out on average school ICSEA (1111 vs 1102).
Narraweena vs Brookvale: common questions
Is Narraweena or Brookvale cheaper to buy in?
Brookvale has the lower median house price at $2,335,000, roughly 6% below Narraweena ($2,475,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Narraweena or Brookvale?
Over the past 12 months, Narraweena grew +10.7% vs +1.5% in Brookvale, a gap of 9.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Narraweena or Brookvale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Brookvale scores 1111 vs 1102 in Narraweena. 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.
Which is more walkable, Narraweena or Brookvale?
Brookvale scores 100/100 on walkability vs 12/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Narraweena or Brookvale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.17% in Brookvale vs 2.42% in Narraweena. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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