Overall score
Mona Vale
73.1/100
Narrabeen
67.9/100
Mona Vale vs Narrabeen, NSW Suburb Comparison
Mona Vale for families and beach lifestyle; Narrabeen for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mona ValeNarrabeen
Crime rate
Mona Vale
27.8 / 1k
Narrabeen
—
Nearby amenities
Mona Vale
627
Narrabeen
324
Population
Mona Vale
10,877
Narrabeen
8,255
Metric leadMona Vale 6Narrabeen 42 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Mona Vale | Narrabeen |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 73.1/100 | 67.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.9/100 | 73.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.8 / 1k | — |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 20 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 137 | 52 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 627 | 324 |
| Planning activity | 60 | 23 |
| Green cover | 8.0% | 28.5% |
| Population | 10,877 | 8,255 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Mona Vale is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone, while Narrabeen is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone.
On the data, Mona Vale is stronger for parks and reserves, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities; Narrabeen answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and overall desirability.
Retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle may find Mona Vale the better fit, while investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Narrabeen.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.