Overall score
Mona Vale
74.8/100
Narrabeen
76.4/100
Mona Vale vs Narrabeen, NSW suburb comparison
Mona Vale for retirees and beach lifestyle; Narrabeen for investment and 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
619
Narrabeen
315
Population
Mona Vale
10,877
Narrabeen
8,255
Metric leadMona Vale 5Narrabeen 41 tiedacross 10 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 | 74.8/100 | 76.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.4/100 | 73.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.8 / 1k | — |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 20 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 137 | 52 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 619 | 315 |
| Planning activity | 54 | 14 |
| 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 schools and education options and parks and reserves; Narrabeen answers with housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
Retirees and families may find Mona Vale the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Narrabeen.