Whale Beach at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
315
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Whale Beach.
The postcode for Whale Beach is 2107 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Whale Beach (2107) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW.
Whale Beach has roughly 315 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Whale Beach scores 2/100 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 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Whale Beach's population at 315, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
315
Median age
60
Family households
68%
Lone person
31%
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)
$750/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$950/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
315
Median age: 60
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
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.
2
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Whale Beach.
Local schools for Whale Beach
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Government School Catchment
Barrenjoey High School
Avalon Public School
Bilgola Plateau 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 Whale Beach.
- What is the Whale Beach postcode?
- Whale Beach is in the 2107 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- Where is Whale Beach?
- Whale Beach is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2107. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- What is the average rent in Whale Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $750, for units it's $950.
- What schools are in Whale Beach?
- There are 13 schools serving Whale Beach on this page, including Barrenjoey High School, Barrenjoey Montessori School, Maria Regina Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Whale Beach?
- Whale Beach has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Whale Beach?
- Whale Beach is close to Careel Bay, Palm Beach, Paradise Beach, Avalon Beach, Avalon.
- What is the population of Whale Beach?
- The population of Whale Beach is approximately 315 (2021 Census). The median age is 60.
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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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