NSW · Northern Beaches Council
Elanora Heights, 2101
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Northern Beaches, Elanora Heights is a mid-sized suburb with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Ridge-top pockets and tree cover give the area a cooler, greener hillside feel.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and community and employment, while safety sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 4,581
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $3,052
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 46 of 1,461
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,586
- Employment rate
- 66.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 78 / 0 / 81
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $793
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,400
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $850
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 119
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 229
- Against the person
- 69
- Against property
- 113
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 50
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 66 residents
- State safety percentile
- 26.9th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +6.3%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault44
- Fraud105
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment45
- Malicious Damage To Property47
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault41
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,087
- Elanora Heights Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
46 public transport stops in this suburb
- Elanora Heights Community Centre, Kalang Rd
- Elanora Heights Shops, Powderworks Rd
- Powderworks Rd At Cooleena Rd
- Powderworks Rd At Merridong St
- Powderworks Rd Opp Lesley Cl
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
242 planning-related records
2026· 17 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 DENDROBIUM CRESCENT ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Under Assessment
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation12 COOLEENA ROAD ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool122 ELANORA ROAD ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation2 DEWRANG AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 COOLEENA ROAD ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Landscaping structures; Swimming pool35 LUMEAH AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure9 BUNGOONA AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure5 BUNGOONA AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space4 ALLINGTON CRESCENT ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool46 ELANORA ROAD ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Recreation facility (outdoor)154-156 ELANORA ROAD ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Under Assessment
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 KALANG ROAD ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure41 COOLANGATTA AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure74 ELANORA ROAD ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure50 WESLEY STREET ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
January 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure117 WOORARRA AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 ALLAWAH AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
2025· 23 proposals
December 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure100 WAKEHURST PARKWAY ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure36 ALLAWAH AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 ST ANDREWS GATE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure100A WAKEHURST PARKWAY ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure41 COOLANGATTA AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure41 COOLANGATTA AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Landscaping structures; Supporting Development5 DENDROBIUM CRESCENT ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 ALLINGTON CRESCENT ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation170 ELANORA ROAD ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 WONGALA AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 LUMEAH AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
July 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure9 BUNGOONA AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure23 ANANA ROAD ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia170 POWDERWORKS ROAD ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Deferred Commencement
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation60 KOORANGI AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure26 WEEROONA AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure25 ALLINGTON CRESCENT ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation25 WEEROONA AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure111 WOORARRA AVENUE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Subdivision150 ELANORA ROAD ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Withdrawn
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 ALLINGTON CRESCENT ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure42 FOXALL STREET ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 ST ANDREWS GATE ELANORA HEIGHTS 2101Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
107 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
174 Powder Works Road, Elanora Heights
- CashConnect ATMATM
- Elanora Heights BakeryBakery
- The Racquet ClubBar
50 Kalang Road
- Bench (3)
- Bicycle Parking
- Anana Rd after Elanora RdBus stop
Elanora Road
- Anana Rd opp Elanora RdBus stop
- Elanora Heights Community Centre, Kalang RdBus stop
- Elanora Heights Shops, Powderworks RdBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
10 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Allington ReservePark
- Anana ReservePark
- Cooleena ReservePark
- Deep Creek ReservePark
- Epworth ParkPark
- Koorangi ReservePark
- Kundibah ReservePark
- Kywong ReservePark
- Lumeah ReservePark
- Woorarra Lookout ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 7
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Elanora Heights Family MedicineKalang Roaddoctor
- Elanora Heights Family medicineKalang Roaddoctor
- Elanora Heights Medical PracticeKalang Roaddoctor
- Elanora Heights Physiotherapy, Massage & Acupuncture Centreyes
- Elanora PharmacyMalang Roadpharmacy
- Elanora Sports PhysiotherapyKalang Roadphysiotherapist
- The Speech hubIluka Avenuespeech_therapist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- SandcastleMalang Roadchildcare
- Sandcastles Childcare Elanora HeightsElanora Roadkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 21
- Parks (OSM)
- 13
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 64.7/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 9% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 458th in Australia
- State rank
- 173rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #74 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #125 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Allington Reserve Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Ambrosia Food Creationamenitiescafe
- Anana Rd after Elanora RdamenitiesElanora Roadbus_stop
- Anana Rd opp Elanora Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Barbert Pizza CoamenitiesUnit 1 47-49 Elanora Roadrestaurant
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Bicycle Parkingamenitiesbicycle_parking
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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