Suburb comparison
Collaroy vs Narrabeen: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Collaroy commands a $508K premium on median property price over Narrabeen; Narrabeen has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Northern Beaches
Collaroy
2097
Northern Beaches
Narrabeen
2101
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Collaroy | Narrabeen |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Collaroy leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B+▲(1) | B-(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 17.0%▲ | 78.2% |
FAMILYFamily Collaroy leads on 2 of 3 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C+(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10▲ | 9/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 2 | 4▲ |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | C-(0) | C+▲(0) |
| Median house price | $3.64M | $3.13M |
| Median unit price | $1.16M | $1.23M |
| Median weekly rent | $900/wk | $880/wk |
| Annual price growth | +12.8%▲ | -5.2% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Collaroy leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | D+(-1) |
| Walkability percentile | 48▲ | 5 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Collaroy if...
- Collaroy leads on Safety, Family, Lifestyle
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
Tied on Finance.
Choose Narrabeen if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Collaroy or Narrabeen more expensive?
- Collaroy has the higher median house price ($3.64M) compared with $3.13M in Narrabeen.
- Which is better for renters — Collaroy or Narrabeen?
- Median weekly rent is $900/wk in Collaroy and $880/wk in Narrabeen, making Narrabeen the more affordable rental market.
- Is Collaroy or Narrabeen at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Collaroy vs Narrabeen?
- Collaroy has 2 schools in the postcode, and Narrabeen has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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