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Collaroy vs Narrabeen, NSW suburb comparison

Collaroy for retirees and families; Narrabeen for beach lifestyle and investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

CollaroyNarrabeen

Overall score

Collaroy

70.3/100

Narrabeen

76.4/100

Crime rate

Collaroy

16.7 / 1k

Narrabeen

—

Nearby amenities

Collaroy

230

Narrabeen

315

Population

Collaroy

7,944

Narrabeen

8,255

Metric leadCollaroy 2Narrabeen 71 tiedacross 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Audience fit

Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100

All metrics

Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.

Full comparison table

Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.

CategoryCollaroyNarrabeen
Overall score70.3/10076.4/100
Housing (desirability)39.8/10073.4/100
Crime rate16.7 / 1k—
Schools & preschools77
Parks & reserves87
Public transport stops4152
Walkability75.0/100100.0/100
Nearby amenities230315
Planning activity3214
Population7,9448,255
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/109/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Collaroy is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Narrabeen is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone.

Collaroy tends to lead on parks and reserves and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Narrabeen stands out for housing affordability and schools and education options.

Choose Collaroy if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Narrabeen for people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors.

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