North Narrabeen at a glance
Median house
$2,050,000
-4.2% year on year
Median unit
$475,200
Walk score
46
Car dependent
Population
6,016
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about North Narrabeen.
The postcode for North Narrabeen is 2101 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
The median house price in North Narrabeen is $2,050,000.
North Narrabeen (2101) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW. The median house here is $2,050,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -4.2% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
North Narrabeen has roughly 6,016 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
North 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, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Narrabeen's population at 6,016, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,016
Median age
40
Family households
81%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $2,050,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median. Units come in around $475,200, roughly 77% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-4.2%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $410,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -4.2%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,050,000
-4.2% over the past year. Median unit price $475,200.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$665/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
$2,050,000
-4.2% annual growth
$475,200
6,016
Median age: 40
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.52% (median rent $600/wk against a $2,050,000 price tag). Units yield 7.28% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (18%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.52%
Based on $2,050,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20267.28%
Based on $475,200 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026-4.2%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202680%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -4.2%/yr
2021
$2.5M
5-year change
-19%
2026
$2.0M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
251
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 North Narrabeen.
Local schools for North Narrabeen
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Elanora Heights Public School
Narrabeen Sports High School
Narrabeen North Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 North Narrabeen.
- What is the median house price in North Narrabeen?
- The median house price in North Narrabeen, NSW 2101 is $2,050,000. The median unit price is $475,200. Annual growth is -4.2%.
- What is the North Narrabeen postcode?
- North Narrabeen is in the 2101 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- Where is North Narrabeen?
- North 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 North Narrabeen?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $665.
- What schools are in North Narrabeen?
- There are 20 schools serving North Narrabeen on this page, including Elanora Heights Public School, Narrabeen Sports High School, Narrabeen North Public School.
- How walkable is North Narrabeen?
- North 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 North Narrabeen?
- North Narrabeen is close to Elanora Heights, Narrabeen Peninsula, Warriewood Shopping Square, Warriewood Dc, Narrabeen.
- What is the population of North Narrabeen?
- The population of North Narrabeen is approximately 6,016 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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