North Narrabeen

North Narrabeen is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of North Narrabeen is around 6,142, reflecting a growth of 126 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 6,016. This increase represents a 2.1% change from the previous census figure. AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population as 6,102 in June 2024, along with validation of two new addresses since the Census date, contributed to this inference. The population density ratio is 2,447 persons per square kilometer, placing North Narrabeen in the upper quartile compared to other locations assessed by AreaSearch nationwide. North Narrabeen's growth rate exceeded that of its SA3 area (1.7%), indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 75% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. These projections indicate a decline in overall population for North Narrabeen by 149 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are expected to grow, notably the 75-84 age group projected to increase by 252 people over this period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in North Narrabeen according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

North Narrabeen recorded approximately seven residential properties granted approval annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 38 homes were approved, with none so far in FY-26.

An average of 1.7 people moved to the area per dwelling built over those five years. The average construction value of new properties was $700,000. Compared to Greater Sydney, North Narrabeen had significantly less development activity, at 57.0% below regional average per person. New building activity comprised 67.0% detached dwellings and 33.0% medium and high-density housing. Around 371 people were approved for each dwelling in North Narrabeen, indicating a mature market with stable or declining population projections, potentially reducing housing demand pressures.

With population projections showing stability or decline, North Narrabeen should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

North Narrabeen has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified 16 projects potentially impacting the area. Notable projects are Warriewood Community Centre, Warriewood Valley Release Area, Warriewood Square Redevelopment, and Vantage Warriewood. The following details those likely most relevant.

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Employment conditions in North Narrabeen demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

North Narrabeen has a well-educated workforce with the technology sector being particularly prominent. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 3,574 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.3% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in North Narrabeen is higher at 69.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for employment among residents include construction, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Construction stands out with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

Finance & insurance has limited presence, with only 4.6% of employment compared to the regional average of 7.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the year to June 2025, the labour force remained stable at 0.0% while employment declined by 0.8%, leading to an unemployment rate increase of 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to North Narrabeen's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, although these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that North Narrabeen has extremely high national median assessed income of $59,364 and average income of $90,842. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for North Narrabeen are approximately $66,850 (median) and $102,297 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data indicates that household, family and personal incomes in North Narrabeen rank highly nationally, between the 82nd and 94th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 29.9% of the community falls within the $4000+ earnings band (1,836 individuals), differing from surrounding regions where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 30.9%. Economic strength is evident through 45.4% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 16.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 93rd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

North Narrabeen is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In North Narrabeen, as per the latest Census evaluation, 89.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 10.3% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 72.1% houses and 27.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Narrabeen stood at 38.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.4% and rented ones at 18.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,200, aligning with Sydney metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $665, compared to Sydney metro's $695. Nationally, North Narrabeen's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

North Narrabeen features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 80.7% of all households, including 46.7% couples with children, 22.3% couples without children, and 11.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.3%, with lone person households at 16.8% and group households comprising 2.3%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

North Narrabeen shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational qualifications in North Narrabeen exceed regional benchmarks, with 32.3% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to the SA4 region's 41.5%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 38.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (13.6%) and certificates (24.5%). Educational participation is high, with 31.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 11.2% in primary, 9.1% in secondary, and 4.1% in tertiary education.

The area has two schools serving 1,513 students - Narrabeen Sports High School and Narrabeen North Public School. It demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1056). Educational provision follows conventional lines, with one primary and one secondary institution. The area functions as an education hub, offering 24.6 school places per 100 residents - significantly higher than the regional average of 12.7 - attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

North Narrabeen has 41 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 68 different routes that collectively facilitate 2,773 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of public transport in North Narrabeen is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located 145 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Across all routes, there is an average service frequency of 396 trips per day, which translates to approximately 67 weekly trips per individual stop.

North Narrabeen's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

North Narrabeen shows excellent health outcomes, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The private health cover rate is approximately 63% (3,854 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 74.1%. Nationally, this figure stands at 55.3%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 7.0 and 6.0% of residents respectively. A total of 76.0% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 72.8%. As of October 2021, 16.7% of North Narrabeen's population is aged 65 and over (1,025 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 24.1%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in the area are strong, broadly matching those of the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, North Narrabeen records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

North Narrabeen's population was found to be approximately in line with the broader area's average regarding cultural diversity, with 78.2% born in Australia, 90.1% being citizens, and 90.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was identified as the predominant religion in North Narrabeen, accounting for 49.5% of its population. Notably, Judaism appeared to be overrepresented in North Narrabeen, comprising 0.1% compared to 0.3% across Greater Sydney.

Regarding ancestry, the top three represented groups were English (30.4%), Australian (26.9%), and Irish (8.5%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Hungarian was overrepresented at 0.4%, Dutch at 1.9%, and South African at 0.9% compared to regional averages of 0.3%, 1.6%, and 0.8% respectively.

North Narrabeen's median age exceeds the national pattern

North Narrabeen has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38. The 45-54 age cohort is notably over-represented in North Narrabeen at 15.4%, compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 8.0%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 11.7% to 15.0% of the population, and the 75-84 cohort has grown from 4.7% to 6.1%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 10.0% to 8.0%, and the 35-44 age group has dropped from 13.6% to 11.9%. Demographic modeling suggests that North Narrabeen's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow significantly, increasing by 227 people (61%) from 374 to 602. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 100% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 55-64 and 25-34 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.