Beacon Hill - Narraweena

An assessment of population growth drivers in Beacon Hill - Narraweena reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Beacon Hill - Narraweena stands at approximately 14,645 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 98 residents (0.7%) relative to the 2021 Census count of 14,547 people. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 14,642 along with 11 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The area exhibits a population density of 3,374 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the highest quartile among the national territories evaluated by AreaSearch. The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 88.7% of the total demographic expansion during recent times.

For each SA2 region, AreaSearch applies the projections published by ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline year. In cases where SA2 regions lack this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are implemented. Demographic growth rates across specific age cohorts from these models are extended to all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic projections suggest growth rates in the lower quartile of Australian statistical territories, with the population forecasted to rise by 46 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, indicating an overall expansion of 0.3% over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Beacon Hill - Narraweena, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

On average, Beacon Hill - Narraweena records approximately 27 new residential approvals annually, with 136 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 29 approvals recorded during FY-26 so far. Because the population has decreased in recent times, this incoming supply has probably matched local requirements, providing sufficient options for prospective buyers, while new properties present an average building value of $460,000, which is slightly higher than the regional benchmark and points to a preference for high-quality builds. Additionally, commercial approvals reached $2.6 million during the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential makeup of the neighborhood.

When compared to Greater Sydney, the volume of building approvals per resident in Beacon Hill - Narraweena is at about 64% of the rate, positioning the locality in the 24th percentile of all analyzed regions nationwide, which translates to a somewhat restricted inventory for buyers and bolsters demand for established properties. This trend is also below the national standard, reflecting a mature housing market that may face geographical or regulatory development limits. The composition of new construction consists of 96.0% detached houses and 4.0% semi-detached properties or units, preserving the suburban character of the area with a focus on spacious family residences. A ratio of approximately 682 residents per single residential approval points to a highly established real estate market.

According to the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch, the population of Beacon Hill - Narraweena is projected to grow by 43 residents by 2041. With current rates of construction, the volume of incoming housing is projected to easily satisfy demand, maintaining favorable purchasing conditions for buyers and potentially encouraging growth beyond existing demographic forecasts.

Beacon Hill - Narraweena has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Developments in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning frameworks have a significant effect on regional performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 12 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include Northern Beaches Bus Network Improvements, the Beacon Hill Reserve Masterplan and Sportsfield Upgrade, the potential Beacon Hill Road Mixed-Use Precinct, and the implementation of Northern Beaches Housing Reforms, with details provided below for the most significant projects.

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Beacon Hill - Narraweena shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

The local workforce in Beacon Hill - Narraweena is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent of professional services personnel, an unemployment rate of 5.6%, and stable employment patterns over the past year. By March 2026, there are 7,662 employed local residents, representing an unemployment rate that is 1.5% higher than the 4.1% recorded across Greater Sydney, while labor force participation aligns closely with the Greater Sydney rate of 69.1%. Census records indicate that a notable 42.1% of working residents performed their jobs from home, although these figures may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns.

The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. The locality displays a particularly high concentration of retail workers, with employment in this sector reaching 1.2 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing roles are underrepresented, accounting for 3.3% of the workforce compared to the regional benchmark of 5.3%. This mostly residential community seems to present few local employment opportunities, as shown by the relationship between the Census working population and resident counts.

Based on the assessment of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch, the recent 12-month timeframe saw a 0.1% increase in employment alongside a 1.4% rise in the total labor force, which led to a 1.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This differs from Greater Sydney, where employment increased by 1.9%, the labor force grew by 1.9%, and unemployment experienced a minor decline. National employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context on future labor needs in Beacon Hill - Narraweena. These forecasts, which cover five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although total national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected changes vary widely across different industries. Projects applied to the local employment distribution indicate that local employment could grow by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted calculation for demonstration purposes and does not account for specific local population forecasts.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to the latest financial year 2023 ATO figures analyzed by AreaSearch, household earnings in the Beacon Hill - Narraweena SA2 place it in the highest national brackets. Taxpayers in the Beacon Hill - Narraweena SA2 earn a median income of $64,712 and an average income of $93,031, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $71,390 for median earnings and $102,632 for average earnings as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows weekly household incomes are highly ranked in the 89th percentile at $2,445. Income distribution figures indicate the $4000+ weekly bracket is the most common, accounting for 29.0% of the population (4,247 people), whereas the regional leader is the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 30.9%. Beacon Hill - Narraweena displays strong wealth indicators with 41.4% of households earning over $3,000 weekly, which helps sustain high-end retail and local services. Home-related expenses absorb 17.7% of total earnings, yet strong wages keep net disposable income in the 86th percentile, and the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 8th decile.

Beacon Hill - Narraweena is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The distribution of residential structures in Beacon Hill - Narraweena at the time of the latest Census consisted of 81.4% detached houses and 18.6% alternative housing types like townhouses, apartments, and other dwellings, contrasting with the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Beacon Hill - Narraweena was considerably higher than the Sydney metropolitan average, standing at 34.7%, with the remaining residents holding a mortgage (39.4%) or renting (25.9%). The median monthly payment for home loans in the area was significantly higher than the Sydney metro median at $3,200, while the median weekly rental cost was $550, compared to Sydney metro averages of $2,427 and $470. On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Beacon Hill - Narraweena are well above the Australian median of $1,863, and typical rent costs are also much higher than the national median of $375.

Beacon Hill - Narraweena features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households represent the vast majority of local residences at 78.9%, consisting of couples with children at 45.4%, couples without children at 21.3%, and single parent households at 11.1%. Non-family living situations account for the remaining 21.1%, which includes individuals living alone at 19.2% and group households at 2.0%. The median household occupancy is 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Beacon Hill - Narraweena shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The prevalence of higher education qualifications in Beacon Hill - Narraweena is lower than regional benchmarks, with 31.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 41.5% in the broader SA4 region. This difference indicates opportunities for training and qualification improvements. Bachelor degrees represent the most common university qualification at 22.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical qualifications are common, with 33.1% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.3% and certificates at 20.8%.

A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in an educational program. This student population includes 10.2% in primary schools, 9.0% in secondary schools, and 5.3% enrolled in tertiary institutions.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

An evaluation of public transport options shows 86 transit stops operating in Beacon Hill - Narraweena, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 60 separate routes, which combine to offer 4,057 weekly passenger journeys. Transport links are excellent, with the average distance to the nearest transit stop being 173 meters. As the neighborhood is mostly residential, most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 87% and bus travel at 6%. The average number of motor vehicles per household is 1.6, exceeding the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 42.1%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may be related to pandemic conditions.

Service frequency across all transit routes averages 579 trips per day, which translates to roughly 47 weekly services for each individual stop.

Beacon Hill - Narraweena's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health indicators show excellent outcomes throughout Beacon Hill - Narraweena, according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and the incidence of chronic health conditions. Younger demographics show very low rates of typical medical conditions, and the proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high at approximately 68% of the population (9,885 people). This compares to a private coverage rate of 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The medical conditions most frequently reported by local residents were arthritis and asthma, which affect 6.8% and 6.4% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 73.3% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The working-age population exhibits high levels of physical health and low rates of long-term illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 19.6% of the local population (2,868 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. Older residents experience above-average health outcomes, though their health status ranks lower nationally than that of the younger local cohorts.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Beacon Hill - Narraweena was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Beacon Hill - Narraweena displays a higher degree of cultural diversity than most comparable suburban markets, with 31.0% of the population born outside Australia and 22.6% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation in Beacon Hill - Narraweena, representing 57.5% of residents. This is higher than the 49.2% rate recorded across Greater Sydney.

Regarding heritage and parental country of birth, the three most common backgrounds in Beacon Hill - Narraweena are English at 25.3% of the population (considerably higher than the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 21.2%, and Other at 9.9% (notably lower than the regional average of 16.0%). There are also distinct variations in other backgrounds: Italian ancestry is highly represented at 9.2% of the population compared to 3.4% regionally, Serbian is at 0.8% compared to 0.5%, and French is at 0.8% compared to 0.5%.

Beacon Hill - Narraweena's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Beacon Hill - Narraweena is 42 years, which is notably higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. The 55 - 64 age category is highly represented at 12.7% of the population compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 9.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has increased from 12.7% to 14.8%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 15.4% to 14.1%. Population projections for 2041 suggest major demographic shifts for the area. The 75 to 84 age bracket is expected to increase by 38% (391 people), growing from 1,020 to 1,412. The collective cohorts aged 65 and over will account for 100% of the overall population growth, highlighting the aging trend of the community. Conversely, the 25 to 34 and 55 to 64 age groups are projected to see declines in population.