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Narrabeen 2101 suburb insights

Postcode 2101 covers Narrabeen, a residential suburb within the Northern Beaches local government area of New South Wales. Stickybeak analyses Narrabeen across four dimensions that matter to buyers: affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle quality (school catchments, childcare, walkability, and CBD commute times), risk factors (flood zone mapping, bushfire prone land, air quality, and traffic volume), and suburb momentum (development pipeline, price trajectory over time, and ABS demographic data). The section navigation at the top of the page lets you jump directly to any part of the analysis. All figures are sourced from NSW government and federal datasets and refreshed as new data is published.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Affordability

Can I afford Narrabeen?

Can I afford Narrabeen?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Narrabeen? Based on the suburb median of $1,225,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$6,047/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
78.4%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$980,000 loan
20% deposit ($245,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 78% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Narrabeen78.4%
Sydney median income67.4%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Narrabeen?

Rental market in Narrabeen

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 61 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$850per week
Sep 2025 · 61 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $693 per week (50 bonds)Mar 23: $730 per week (47 bonds)Jun 23: $750 per week (62 bonds)Sep 23: $720 per week (65 bonds)Dec 23: $750 per week (61 bonds)Mar 24: $780 per week (45 bonds)Jun 24: $775 per week (58 bonds)Sep 24: $775 per week (68 bonds)Dec 24: $800 per week (47 bonds)Mar 25: $830 per week (63 bonds)Jun 25: $875 per week (75 bonds)Sep 25: $850 per week (61 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Warriewood2102
$915▲$65
2.6 km away
Mona Vale2103
$830▼$20
3.5 km away
Bayview2104
$880▲$30
3.9 km away
Collaroy2097
$863▲$13
5.3 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Narrabeen Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Narrabeen

33
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:11 AEST
Cammeray station · 15.8 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 28 · Good

Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
16.7µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.4pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Cammeray station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
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Change

How might Narrabeen change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2101

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2101. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Narrabeen change?

Investor activity in Narrabeen

2101 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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1
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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2101?
Narrabeen is the primary suburb with postcode 2101 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Narrabeen is the main locality.
Which local government area is Narrabeen in?
Narrabeen (2101) is located in the Northern Beaches local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Narrabeen?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Narrabeen (2101) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Narrabeen flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Narrabeen. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Narrabeen?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Narrabeen (2101), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Narrabeen (2101) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Narrabeen (2101). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Narrabeen changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Narrabeen (2101) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Narrabeen in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Narrabeen 2101: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Northern Beaches suburb index to compare nearby options.