Average rent in Beacon Hill - Narraweena, NSW — 2026

Beacon Hill - Narraweena is part of the Northern Beaches council area and sits 14km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 14,547 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $550/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 25% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$550/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
14,547

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Sydney
14 km
Households renting
25%
Separate houses
81%
Flats / apartments
9%
Born overseas
30%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Northern Beaches

Renting in Beacon Hill - Narraweena

Beacon Hill - Narraweena commands one of the higher rent points in New South Wales, with the typical renter paying $550/week — about 30% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (70% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (81%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 14,547, the median age is 42, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Beacon Hill - Narraweena is 14km from Sydney. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Beacon Hill - Narraweena?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Beacon Hill - Narraweena, NSW was $550. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Beacon Hill - Narraweena rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Beacon Hill - Narraweena came in at $550 — 30% above. Beacon Hill - Narraweena sits 14km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 81% separate houses and 9% flats).
Which suburbs near Beacon Hill - Narraweena have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Beacon Hill - Narraweena's $550/week (ABS 2021) include Castle Hill - East, Neutral Bay - Kirribilli, Hunters Hill - Woolwich. Rhodes, Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan, Randwick - North sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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