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Are northern beaches expensive to live? ›

Separate figures from Domain reveal the median house price in the top-scored LGAs: Lane Cove is the highest of the five at $3.35 million, followed by Ku-ring-gai at $3.2 million, North Sydney at $2.78 million, the northern beaches at $2.6 million and Hornsby at $1,897,500 as of the March quarter.

You can call us anytime on 1300 434 434 (24hrs, 7 days a week including Public Holidays).

For each rating category we set an ad valorem rate (an amount of cents charged for every $1 of land value) and a minimum rate where appropriate. Your rates will be the higher of the minimum rate or your land value multiplied by the ad valorem rate (divided by 100 to convert the rate from cents to dollars).

Among the most expensive suburbs on the Northern Beaches is Fairlight, dubbed 'the good little sister' to Manly. Like many beachside suburbs, Fairlight experienced huge growth over the pandemic, with a current median house price of $3.6M.

For buyers keen on the Northern Beaches region, which has a median of $1.97 million, Warriewood is the most affordable suburb for houses with a median of $1.35 million. Brookvale, meanwhile, has the most affordable properties for apartment hunters, with a unit median of $777,500.

Water restrictions

water lawns and gardens before 10am and after 4pm using a hand-held hose fitted with a trigger nozzle, sprinklers or standard watering systems. water new turf and gardens at any time for up to 28 days. water lawns and gardens with drip irrigation systems or 'smart watering systems' at any time.

Our services means affordable childcare for growing families, road safety, good health and community activities for the young and our seniors. We have a genuine commitment to cultural diversity, as well as inclusion and support for people living with disabilities.

Open to young people aged 12 - 24 years old, the Northern Beaches Council Youth Advisory Group (YAG) provides a youth led way for local young people to shape the future of the Beaches. The group is made up of representatives from each of the five wards across the Local Government Area.

The hospital is operated and maintained by Healthscope, providing services for both public and private patients. Completed and opened in late 2018, the new hospital includes: 488 beds. a 50 space Emergency Department and helipad.

How many people live in the Northern Beaches council area? ›

The Council comprises an area of 254 square kilometres (98 sq mi) and as at the 2021 census had an estimated population of 263,554, making it the fourth-most populous local government area in New South Wales.

You can call us anytime on 1300 434 434. Customer Service Officers are available by phone 8am - 5:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8am - 5pm on Friday. Outside of these hours, including public holidays, an after-hours phone service is available to assist you with urgent requests.

Property Trends

In Q1 2024, Northern Beaches recorded a median house price of $495,000 and a median unit price of $360,000. This represents annual (Q1 2023 – Q1 2024) price growth of 10.0% for houses and 10.3% for units.

In essence, investment opportunities in Northern Beaches are a gold mine, offering a combination of capital growth and rental income. Make a move now, and you'll be investing in some of the best real estate Sydney has to offer.

The median age of people in Northern Beaches (A) was 40 years. Children aged 0 - 14 years made up 19.7% of the population and people aged 65 years and over made up 16.8% of the population. Of people in Northern Beaches (A) aged 15 years and over, 52.7% were married and 10.7% were either divorced or separated.

The median listing price for houses is $2,600,000 and this has changed 8.33% over the past year and changed 1.96% over 2 years. The median rent in for houses is $1,300 per week and the median rental yield is 2.60%.

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Sydney's Northern Beaches LGA has come out on top in a ranking of the best places to live in Australia in terms of overall wellbeing, with the index measured against seven key indicators including economy, employment, income and wealth, equality and work-life balance, environment, health, and housing.