Overall score
Ingleside
35.5/100
North Narrabeen
62.7/100
Ingleside vs North Narrabeen, NSW suburb comparison
North Narrabeen for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
InglesideNorth Narrabeen
Crime rate
Ingleside
49.3 / 1k
North Narrabeen
49.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ingleside
51
North Narrabeen
209
Population
Ingleside
1,030
North Narrabeen
6,016
Metric leadIngleside 2North Narrabeen 81 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNorth Narrabeen
- Best for familiesNorth Narrabeen
- Best for beach lifestyleNorth Narrabeen
- Best for investmentNorth Narrabeen
- Best for best valueNorth Narrabeen
- Best for best schoolsNorth Narrabeen
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.
| Category | Ingleside | North Narrabeen |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.5/100 | 62.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 18.1/100 | 46.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.3 / 1k | 49.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 75 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 51 | 209 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 29 |
| Population | 1,030 | 6,016 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ingleside is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, and North Narrabeen is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where North Narrabeen is shaped by the coast, Ingleside offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Ingleside tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook, while North Narrabeen stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer North Narrabeen, while Ingleside remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.