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Collaroy Plateau vs Narrabeen

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.9 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

Collaroy PlateauNarrabeen
Active2328
Safety9261
Wealth9220
Value383
Parks4242
Cafés6485
Transit7611
Green space230
Active & healthy3034
Schools nearby (OSM)5016
Median rent$800/wk $565/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$2,900,000$2,550,000
House sales this quarter—36
Population4,8058,255
Full profile Collaroy Plateau in full Narrabeen in full

Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Collaroy Plateau safer than Narrabeen?

Collaroy Plateau scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Collaroy Plateau or Narrabeen?

Narrabeen has the lower median house price of the two ($2,550,000 vs $2,900,000).

Should I live in Collaroy Plateau or Narrabeen?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Collaroy Plateau or Narrabeen.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →