Area information
Location and Transport Links in Narrabeen
Narrabeen is a suburb of Sydney, located 23 km from the city center. It is governed by Warringah Council and busses operate frequently during rush hours to transport commuters to the heart of Sydney. A typical commute from Narrabeen to the CBD takes about 45 minutes by car.
Property Types in Narrabeen
Narrabeen offers a variety of living arrangements – from quaint beachside weatherboard cottages to luxurious private residences. Sixty-seven percent of the dwelling space consists of apartments and sixteen percent consist of semi detached homes, leaving only about 15% occupied by free standing houses.
Shops and Restaurants in Narrabeen.
Narrabeen is home to many restaurants of all kinds – including Thai, Indian, Japanese, Chinese, Mexican and Mediterranean dishes. The Seaside Hotel provides the locals with food after an evening out. Consumers can purchase some basic produce at Woolworths as well as butchers, bakers and grocery stores (though one may need to travel a bit for these). Dining options include up-scale clothing shops and home furnishing stores (plus supermarkets like Coles or Aldi). More comprehensive shopping can be done at Warriewood Square Shopping Centre; it’s around five minutes by car. As far as entertainment goes? To top it off there are cinemas at both Collaroy Beach (only a 10 minute drive) and Warriewood Square Shopping Centre.
Schools and educational facilities in Narrabeen.
For primary school education, there is North Narrabeen Public School, Narrabeen Lakes Public School & St Joseph’s Catholic School. Brookvale TAFE is a 15-minute drive away, and you can find Narrabeen Sports High nearby too. There are plenty of daycare centres and preschools for kids who need care before or after school hours.
Recreation at Narrabeen.
Narrabeen is home to endless opportunities for recreation. There are four beaches here; North Narrabeen, Narraweena Bay, Collaroy Beach and South Narrabeen Beach (all popular surfing spots), as well as one of Sydney’s most underrated lakes at Heffron Park. These provide plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors without ever having to leave this suburb!
There are also a number of fitness centers available, with gymnasiums open to everyone. These offer diverse options such as swimming lessons or chess games—something for everyone!
If you’re looking for outdoor adventure, head over either southside or northside where there are plenty of parks including picnic areas and soccer fields.
Why people live in Narrabeen?
Narrabeen offers a relaxed beach lifestyle that few other beaches in Sydney can match. Narrabeen Beach has world-famous surf breaks and the lakes provide an outdoor play area for kayaking, sailing, or just having fun exploring its 12 km long trail around the entire shoreline.