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New South Wales · Postcode 2101
North Narrabeen postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 19 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
North Narrabeen at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where North Narrabeen ranks: household income is in the top 10% of NSW suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in NSW; SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
North Narrabeen vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | North Narrabeen | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,711 +NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $665 +NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $3,200 +NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 40 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
North Narrabeen is a coastal suburb of Sydney in New South Wales, with postcode 2101. It sits about 19 km from the Sydney CBD, within the Northern Beaches local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 2.5 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, North Narrabeen has a population of 6,016 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $2,711, above the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 79 (1.3% of residents).
Housing in North Narrabeen includes a median weekly rent of $665, median monthly mortgage repayment of $3,200, with 1,950 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 81.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, North Narrabeen scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Schools in North Narrabeen include Narrabeen Sports High School and Narrabeen North Public School.
North Narrabeen is part of the Warringah statistical area in New South Wales.
North Narrabeen details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2101 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 6,016 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,711/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,048/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $665 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $3,200 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Population Density | 2398/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,950 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 79 (1.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -33.7065 |
| Longitude | 151.2884 |
| Distance from Sydney | 19 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Northern Beaches |
| Area (SA3) | Warringah |
| Local Government | Northern Beaches |
| Federal Electorate | Mackellar |
| State Electorate | Wakehurst |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,307 (21.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 704 (11.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,416 (23.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,673 (27.8%) |
| 65+ years | 915 (15.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 438 (7.3%) |
| Arthritis | 364 (6.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 154 (2.6%) |
| Cancer | 148 (2.5%) |
| Diabetes | 147 (2.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 75 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 18 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 57 (3.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 538 (28.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 842 (43.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 487 (25.3%) |
Schools in North Narrabeen
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in North Narrabeen. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near North Narrabeen
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.