Narraweena, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Narraweena NSW is 6,971 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Narraweena is $790 per week ($41,080 per year). Median rent in Narraweena is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Narraweena has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Narraweena has a population density of 3,925 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Narraweena is England. The most common religion is No religion (34.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Narraweena is $3,042.

There were 45 recorded offences in Narraweena in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (13 offences).

Population
6,971
Census 2021
Median income
$790/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$400/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
43years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Narraweena vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Narraweena is $790 a week, 3% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 984th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $400 a week, $15 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 20.7% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 43, the same age as in the typical NSW suburb.

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureNarraweenaTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$790/wk$765/wk +3%$766/wk
Household income$1,935/wk$1,704/wk +14%$1,637/wk
Rent$400/wk$385/wk +4%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$3,042/mo$1,965/mo +55%$1,733/mo
Median age4343 0 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.7%22.6% −1.9 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Narraweena, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Narraweena Population

6,971 residents at the 2021 Census.

Narraweena Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$790/wk
$41,080 per year
Ranked 3,745 of 14,663
Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
Ranked 1,854 of 14,663
Median Age
43years
5 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$3,042/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Narraweena Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,935/wk
Median rent $400/wk
Rent to income 20.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Narraweena against your income

About $8,385 a month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $1,535/wk
Rent share 20.7%

Narraweena Schools

28
schools nearby
17
government
1107
avg ICSEA score
14,204
total students
Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 766 students
1217
ICSEA
St Luke's Grammar School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,481 students
1178
ICSEA
Pittwater House Schools Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,002 students
1158
ICSEA
St Rose Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 227 students
1149
ICSEA
St Augustine's College Sydney Independent
Combined · 5-12 · 1,580 students
1141
ICSEA
Allambie Heights Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 406 students
1138
ICSEA
Oxford Falls Grammar School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,201 students
1137
ICSEA
Harbord Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 881 students
1137
ICSEA
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 163 students
1134
ICSEA
Curl Curl North Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 699 students
1116
ICSEA
Collaroy Plateau Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 452 students
1109
ICSEA
Beacon Hill Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 459 students
1099
ICSEA
Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus Government
Secondary · 11-12 · 647 students
1098
ICSEA
Narrabeen Lakes Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 364 students
1091
ICSEA
St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 247 students
1091
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 28 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Narraweena, with a map

Narraweena Map

Narraweena, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Narraweena, New South Wales: 33.7500°S, 151.2724°E

Narraweena Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (28)

People in Narraweena

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (3,367) Female 51.7% (3,608)

Population Density

3,925
people per km²
6,971 people · 1.8 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,509
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
5.9%
Italy
3.9%
China
3.4%
New Zealand
2.0%
Philippines
1.4%
Brazil
1.0%
India
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
5.6%
Mandarin
2.7%
Cantonese
1.2%
Portuguese
1.2%
Spanish
1.2%
Serbian
1.0%
French
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
34.4%
Australian
27.1%
Italian
14.4%
Irish
9.6%
Scottish
8.1%
Chinese
5.5%
German
3.4%
Filipino
2.2%
Dutch
1.6%
New Zealander
1.3%
Australian Aboriginal
1.2%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
34.9%
Catholic
30.4%
Anglican
12.7%
Not stated
5.6%
Buddhism
2.1%
Uniting Church
2.0%
Eastern Orthodox
2.0%
Christian (other)
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
48.4% 2,725
Separated
2.8% 157
Divorced
8.7% 488
Widowed
7.0% 392
Never married
33.2% 1,870

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
45.3%
Couple: no children under 15
21.3%
Couple: no children
20.2%
One parent: no children under 15
7.1%
One parent: children under 15
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
26.0%
2 persons
25.9%
3 persons
15.1%
4 persons
20.0%
5 persons
8.7%
6+ persons
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Narraweena

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,414 occupied private dwellings in Narraweena at the 2021 Census, 31.6% were rented, 29.0% owned outright and 30.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
6.9% 166 dwellings
Owned outright
29.0% 700 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
30.8% 743 dwellings
Rented
31.6% 763 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.8% 43 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
82.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
12.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
10.3%
2 bedrooms
19.8%
3 bedrooms
34.3%
4 bedrooms
23.7%
5 bedrooms
8.9%
6+ bedrooms
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.8%
$300-$449/mo
3.5%
$450-$599/mo
2.2%
$600-$799/mo
1.7%
$800-$999/mo
3.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
11.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
17.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
13.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
32.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
12.7%
1 vehicle
33.7%
2 vehicles
34.0%
3 vehicles
12.5%
4+ vehicles
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Narraweena

Employment

Employed full-time
35.0% 1,754 people
Employed part-time
21.8% 1,091 people
Unemployed
2.3% 113 people
Not in labour force
41.0% 2,053 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
29.5%
Managers
20.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.6%
Clerical & Administrative
12.5%
Community & Personal Service
9.7%
Sales Workers
5.2%
Labourers
4.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.0%
$1-$149/wk
1.1%
$150-$299/wk
1.8%
$300-$399/wk
4.5%
$400-$499/wk
6.9%
$500-$649/wk
5.5%
$650-$799/wk
6.0%
$800-$999/wk
4.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.7%
$4,000+/wk
22.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.7%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
6.0%
$300-$399/wk
4.9%
$400-$499/wk
3.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
8.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.1%
$3,500+/wk
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
61.8%
Did not go to work
20.4%
Car (passenger)
6.5%
Bus
4.7%
Walked only
2.5%
Truck
1.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.0%
Bicycle
0.7%
Other
0.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%
Train
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
67.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
34.0%
Certificate III/IV
30.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.0%
Postgraduate Degree
10.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.7%
Certificate I/II
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
27.9%
Engineering
14.2%
Society & Culture
11.8%
Health
9.1%
Architecture & Building
8.4%
Education
7.7%
Creative Arts
6.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.5%
Information Technology
4.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.7%
Agriculture & Environment
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
30.3%
Secondary: Government
20.3%
Vocational Education
12.4%
Pre-school
12.3%
Secondary: Catholic
10.4%
Primary: Catholic
7.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
88.6%
Has need for assistance
6.6%
Need for assistance not stated
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
529
Asthma
212
Arthritis
183
Diabetes
167
Heart disease
159
Lung condition
122
Cancer
90
Stroke
73
Kidney disease
68
Dementia
17

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.7% 677
Did not provide
87.3% 4,656

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.0% 643
Not a volunteer
88.0% 4,705

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.3% 18
Previously served
2.0% 109
Never served
97.6% 5,249

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.9%
1 child
13.9%
2 children
33.8%
3 children
15.9%
4 children
5.1%
5+ children
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
23
1951: 1960
99
1961: 1970
288
1971: 1980
167
1981: 1990
329
1991: 2000
347
2001: 2010
397
2011: 2015
183
2016
56
2017
38
2018
46
2019
73
2020
23
2021
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

10.7%
moved in the last year
32.4%
moved in the last 5 years
3.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,913
Moved from NSW
565
Moved: same area (SA2)
89
Moved from overseas
30
Moved from VIC
11
Moved from QLD
5
Moved from WA
5
Moved from NT
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.8%
5: 14 hours
29.0%
15: 29 hours
13.3%
30+ hours
9.3%
Did not do domestic work
27.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
88.7%
Step family: no other children
6.3%
Blended family: no other children
2.7%
Intact family: other children present
1.4%
Other couple: children only
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Narraweena Crime Statistics

45 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Assault
13
Other Against Property
13
Theft
10
Other Against Person
6
Property Damage
2
Drug Offences
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Narraweena

The closest suburb to Narraweena is Beacon Hill, 1.3 km away.

Beacon Hill
1.3 km away · income $982/wk · rent $730/wk
Brookvale
1.4 km away · income $1,113/wk · rent $550/wk
Dee Why
1.7 km away · income $1,065/wk · rent $550/wk
Cromer (NSW)
2.2 km away · income $949/wk · rent $650/wk
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2.3 km away · income $1,110/wk · rent $700/wk
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2.5 km away · income $1,027/wk · rent $750/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Narraweena

What is the population of Narraweena NSW?

The population of Narraweena NSW is 6,971 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 3,925 people per km². Narraweena is ranked #1,065 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Narraweena?

The median personal income in Narraweena NSW is $790 per week, or $41,080 per year. The median household income is $1,935 per week. Family income is $2,509 per week. Narraweena is ranked #3,745 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Narraweena?

Median rent in Narraweena NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Rent represents 20.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Narraweena ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Narraweena?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Narraweena NSW is $3,042. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Narraweena?

The median age in Narraweena NSW is 43 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Narraweena a good suburb to live in?

Narraweena is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 6,971. The median income is $790/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12919. All dollar figures in AUD.