Northern Beaches
Narrabeen
A long, surf-focused suburb wrapped around Narrabeen Lakes and the longest beach on the Northern Beaches. Mix of post-war beach houses, fibro cottages and contemporary new-builds. Strong outdoors and SUP/kayak community. Suits surfers, families with active lifestyles and remote workers happy to be further from the CBD.
- To CBD
- ~40 min
- Schools profiled
- 6
- Pros / Cons
- 4 / 4
Connectivity
Getting around
- Railway
- Sydney Trains
No train
Sydney MetroIndirect — B-Line bus is the fastest CBD connection
- Buses
B-Line (B1) every 5-10 min to Wynyard; routes 156, 159 around the Beaches
- By car
Pittwater Road to Spit Bridge; Wakehurst Parkway to Roseville Bridge
Local life
What's in Narrabeen
The shops, parks, pubs and landmarks that locals actually use.
parkJamieson Park
A popular park in Narrabeen (4.5★ · 526 reviews). The Esplanade, Narrabeen
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park
cafeLimani Bar & Mezze (formerly the Boat Shed)
A popular cafe in Narrabeen (4★ · 336 reviews). Lower Level/11 Narrabeen Street, Narrabeen
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cafeBar 2101
A popular cafe in Narrabeen (4.6★ · 57 reviews). Shop 6/ Corner And, Lagoon St & Waterloo St, Narrabeen
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cafeP&N's Daily Scoop
A popular cafe in Narrabeen (4.7★ · 229 reviews). 1483B Pittwater Road, North Narrabeen
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restaurantLIMANI SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
A popular restaurant in Narrabeen (4★ · 832 reviews). 11 Narrabeen Street, Narrabeen
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restaurantThe Chilli Club Narrabeen
A popular restaurant in Narrabeen (4.2★ · 150 reviews). 1354 Pittwater Road, Narrabeen
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restaurantChicken Bitez
A popular restaurant in Narrabeen (3.8★ · 96 reviews). 1356 Pittwater Road, Narrabeen
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venueAustrian Beer Bar & Restaurant
A popular venue in Narrabeen (4.2★ · 413 reviews). 10 Waterloo Street, Narrabeen
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landmarkBerry Reserve
A popular landmark in Narrabeen (4.6★ · 372 reviews). 1395 Pittwater Road, Narrabeen
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landmarkThe Tramshed Cafe Narrabeen
A popular landmark in Narrabeen (4.2★ · 532 reviews). 1395A Pittwater Road, Narrabeen
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landmarkBilarong Playground
A popular landmark in Narrabeen (4.5★ · 202 reviews). Wakehurst Parkway, North Narrabeen
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landmarkNarrabeen Lagoon State Park
A popular landmark in Narrabeen (4.8★ · 41 reviews). Narrabeen Lakes, New South Wales, Narrabeen
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landmarkBilarong Reserve
A popular landmark in Narrabeen (4.5★ · 180 reviews). 55 Wakehurst Parkway, North Narrabeen
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Education
Schools & tertiary
Primary: Narrabeen North or Narrabeen Lakes Public. Secondary: Narrabeen Sports High.
Primary
- Narrabeen North Public SchoolPublic
Strong local primary
- Narrabeen Lakes Public SchoolPublic
Adjacent catchment alternative
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary Mona ValeCatholic
Local Catholic primary
Secondary
- Narrabeen Sports High SchoolPublic
Comprehensive secondary with sports specialisation
- Pittwater High SchoolPublic
Comprehensive co-ed in adjoining Mona Vale
- Mater Maria Catholic CollegeCatholic
Catholic co-ed secondary in adjoining Warriewood
Real estate
Medians (2026)
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The honest read
Pros & cons
What works
- Longest beach on the Northern Beaches
- Narrabeen Lake for SUP, kayaking and walking
- B-Line direct to CBD
- Sports High School with elite sports pathways
Watch outs
- Long CBD commute (~40 min)
- Pittwater Road traffic
- No train option
- Limited late-night dining outside Manly trip
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