What suburbs are in the Northern Beaches area?
August 12, 2024
The Northern Beaches has long been considered to be one of the most sought-after places to live in Sydney — if you’re thinking of a sea change to the scenic ‘insular peninsula’, you’ll be joining a vibrant community with stunning coastal views and a relaxed lifestyle.
To help you in your search, we’ve included in this guide a complete list of suburbs on the Northern Beaches, along with highlights for some of the most popular Northern Beaches suburbs to live in.
List of suburbs on the Northern Beaches
The Northern Beaches Council has five wards, with each ward containing a close grouping of suburbs. There are a total of 52 suburbs on the Northern Beaches.
Pittwater
- – Mackerel Beach
- – Coasters Retreat
- – Currawong
- – Scotland Island
- – Lovett Bay
- – Elvina Bay
- – Morning Bay
- – Palm Beach
- – Whale Beach
- – Careel Bay
- – Cottage Point
- – Duffys Forest
- – Ku-ring-gai Chase
- – Avalon
- – Clareville
- – Bilgola
- – Bilgola Plateau
- – Newport
- – Church Point
- – Mona Vale
- – Bayview
- – Terrey Hills (partial)
Narrabeen
- – Warriewood
- – Ingleside
- – Elanora Heights
- – Narrabeen
- – Narrabeen North
- – Terrey Hills (partial)
- – Cromer
- – Wheeler Heights
- – Collaroy Plateau
- – Collaroy
- – Oxford Falls
Frenchs Forest
- – Belrose
- – Davidson
- – Frenchs Forest
- – Forestville
- – Beacon Hill
- – Allambie Heights
- – Killarney Heights
Curl Curl
- – Narraweena
- – Dee Why
- – Curl Curl
- – North Curl Curl
- – Brookvale
- – North Manly
- – Freshwater
- – Queenscliff
Manly
- – Manly Vale
- – Seaforth
- – Clontarf
- – North Balgowlah
- – Balgowlah
- – Balgowlah Heights
- – Fairlight
- – Manly
So, which are the best suburbs on the beaches?
Manly
Arguably the ‘poster child’ for the Northern Beaches, Manly is an iconic suburb that is best known for its pristine beach, proximity to the Sydney CBD (via ferry service), and lively atmosphere. Living in Manly is no small feat; however, average house prices currently stand at $4,575,000, but it’s not uncommon for properties to go well over the $10 million mark.
If anything, these prices are also an indication of the strong buyer demand for both buyers and investors for Manly properties — which is no surprise considering the combination of an idyllic coastal lifestyle and the comforts of the city.
Suburb population: 16,296
Number of dwellings: 8,649
Average house price: $4,575,000 (as of July 2024)
Mona Vale
Mona Vale is a suburb that has long been favoured by downsizers, especially since the rise of work-from-home arrangements that reduce the focus on city proximity. That’s not to say that Mona Vale is a ‘slow-moving’ suburb by any means, as it also attracts young families with a local public school and close options in the surrounding suburbs.
Being a coastal suburb, Mona Vale centres its activities around the local beach, while offering a diverse array of shopping, dining, and recreational spots all through the area.
Suburb population: 10,877
Number of dwellings: 4,410
Average house price: $2,487,500 (as of July 2024)
Dee Why
Dee Why sits above Manly at 18 km from Sydney’s city centre, offering a beach holiday feel with a full suite of modern conveniences from supermarkets to restaurants, coastal walking tracks, and schools.
The suburb sports a welcoming and family-friendly community that is ideal for young families, well-connected enough to walk to any destination in the area. Upgrades to the transport system in Dee Why with the B-Line bus route have also transformed connectivity to the area.
Suburb population: 23,354
Number of dwellings: 11,001
Average house price: $2,500,000 (as of July 2024)
Avalon Beach
Avalon Beach is a Northern Beaches suburb known for its sparkling waters, surrounding bushlands, and active surfing community. Situated between Pittwater and the Pacific Ocean, it’s a prime suburb on the Northern Beaches for those seeking a laid back coastal lifestyle.
Avalon Beach’s location deep in the peninsula gives it an enclosed and serene atmosphere, making it an ideal choice for those who want to escape from the bustle of the city. A healthy collection of boutiques, cafes, and sports clubs ensures that the suburb doesn’t feel isolated, while the beach and Pittwater living offers incredible opportunities for water sports like surfing, sailing, fishing, paddleboarding and snorkelling to name just a few.
Suburb population: 10,379
Number of dwellings: 3,979
Average house price: $2,950,000 (as of July 2024)
NE Aspect is a leading Northern Beaches buyer’s agent that helps homebuyers like you find their dream home in one of the many desirable Northern Beaches suburbs on this list. We help to expand the property search for our clients to include off-market properties and provide professional assistance for the buying process for the best-value outcome.
