North Narrabeen vs Warriewood.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,050,000 and $2,372,500. Warriewood edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
North Narrabeen (median $2,050,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Warriewood ($2,372,500). Over the past year, Warriewood (+1%) ran 5.2 percentage points ahead of North Narrabeen (-4.2%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Warriewood (1090) sits above North Narrabeen (1083).
For buyers
North Narrabeen is the lower entry point at $2,050,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Warriewood has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
For families
Warriewood edges out on average school ICSEA (1090 vs 1083).
Common questions
Is North Narrabeen or Warriewood cheaper to buy in?
North Narrabeen has the lower median house price at $2,050,000, roughly 14% below Warriewood ($2,372,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, North Narrabeen or Warriewood?
Over the past 12 months, Warriewood grew +1% vs -4.2% in North Narrabeen, a gap of 5.2 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 North Narrabeen or Warriewood have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Warriewood scores 1090 vs 1083 in North Narrabeen. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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