Thinking about buying your first home in Narrabeen (2101)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Narrabeen is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Narrabeen a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Narrabeen (2101) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Narrabeen suits buyers who prioritise beach proximity and clean air over urban convenience. The unit market at $1,225,000 is the realistic entry point here, and the SEIFA decile of 9 suggests a well-resourced neighbourhood. The median age of 48 and owner-occupier rate of 50% point to an established, settled community. The mean ICSEA of 1074 across local public schools is solid, making it workable for families who do not need a top-ranked selective option.
Who would not love it
The walkability score sits at the 5th percentile across Sydney, meaning you will drive for almost everything. There is not a single gym within 1.6 kilometres, and one supermarket covers the immediate area. The bushfire-prone land figure is serious: 78.2% of the postcode is affected, and that is not a footnote. House prices at $3,130,000 are falling year-on-year and sit well outside First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme eligibility. Anyone needing genuine walkable amenity or bushfire peace of mind should look elsewhere.
What to verify before you bid
- Check the specific bushfire attack level (BAL) rating for any property you are considering, given 78.2% of the postcode is bushfire-prone land. Insurance premiums and building requirements vary significantly by BAL rating. - Confirm strata financials and levies carefully. With 65% of dwellings being flats and apartments and a renter share of 38%, sinking fund health and owner-committee engagement can be inconsistent. - Verify transport frequency at the four nearby stops. A walkability score this low means public transport reliability matters more, not less.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Narrabeen?
BOCSAR · NARRABEEN 2101
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K2,90712 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−64%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Northern Beaches
Within LGA: Northern Beaches
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT53%77 reports
ASSAULT32%46 reports
MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY15%22 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED42%
NON-DOMESTIC58%
Across 45 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Narrabeen
23
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
13:17 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
5.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
10.6µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.3pphm
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.
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
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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.
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.
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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.
