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Property Investment in Northern Beaches, NSW

53 suburbs in Northern Beaches council area · Part of Greater Sydney · Population ~272,656 · 101,626 dwellings · 254 km²

Northern Beaches Council Average R-Score 80 / 100 — top suburb in Northern Beaches scores 100/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Northern Beaches100

Highest R-Score out of 53 suburbs in Northern Beaches

Northern Beaches council average80

Across 52 scored suburbs in Northern Beaches

Suburb medians in Northern Beaches range from $1,173,000 to $8,400,000.

3-year population movement: +3.3%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.6% of stock (~625 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $500M. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (13%), Retail Trade (13%), Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (10%), Accommodation and Food Services (9%).

Typical suburb median price$2,752,500

Across 53 suburbs in Northern Beaches (Sept 2026) · ~60 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3%

Median asking rent ~$1750/wk · Vacancy 2.2%.

Top suburb R-Score in Northern Beaches100/100

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Every suburb in the Northern Beaches council area. Click a suburb name to view its Suburb R-Score report, or click Best streets to see how every street in that suburb ranks.

Northern Beaches (NSW) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Northern Beaches

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Northern Beaches (New South Wales).

Is Northern Beaches (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Northern Beaches (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 80/100 across 53 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 100/100. Across Northern Beaches, the typical suburb median price is $2,752,500, median weekly rent is $1750/wk, gross rental yield is 3%, and vacancy sits at 2.2%.

Which suburbs in Northern Beaches have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Northern Beaches (NSW) are Church Point (100/100, median $2,250,000), Wheeler Heights (100/100, median $2,220,000), Curl Curl (99/100, median $3,201,000), Elvina Bay (98/100, median $1,173,000), Narrabeen (95/100, median $2,350,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Northern Beaches?

Across Northern Beaches (NSW), the median suburb property price is $2,752,500, median asking rent is $1750/wk, and median gross yield is 3%, with homes averaging 60 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Northern Beaches include Curl Curl (6.5%), Elvina Bay (5.5%), Church Point (5%).

What are the demographics and size of the Northern Beaches council area?

Northern Beaches is a Local Government Area in New South Wales (part of Greater Sydney) with an ABS estimated resident population of 272,656, approximately 101,626 dwellings, covering 254 sq km.

What are the best streets in Northern Beaches (NSW)?

Every street across all 53 suburbs in Northern Beaches is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.