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Beacon Hill

NSW 2100 • Greater Sydney

7,814
Population (2021)
$152,724
Median Household Income
2.60 km²
Area
$730/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyAffluentInner City

About Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill is a leafy residential suburb on Sydney's Northern Beaches, located approximately 18 kilometres north of the Sydney CBD within the Northern Beaches Council area. With a population of around 7,814 residents, it occupies a hilly terrain at an elevation of 119 metres, offering tree-lined streets and a relaxed suburban atmosphere. The suburb sits between Frenchs Forest to the west and the coastal villages of Curl Curl and Dee Why to the east, making it a convenient base for accessing both bushland and beaches.

Beacon Hill attracts established families and professionals who value space, greenery, and proximity to Sydney's iconic Northern Beaches coastline. The suburb features a mix of brick homes on generous blocks, good local schools, and easy access to Warringah Mall and the broader Northern Beaches retail precinct at Brookvale. Community life is centred around local parks and sporting facilities, and the median household income of around $2,937 per week reflects the area's comfortable, middle-to-upper demographic.

Beacon Hill falls under postcode 2100 and is governed by Northern Beaches Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wakehurst electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2100
Urban Area
Manly - Warringah
LGA / Council
Northern Beaches
Federal Electorate
Mackellar
State Electorate
Wakehurst
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.75°, 151.26°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.60 km²
Elevation
119m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Beacon Hill for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$2.35M
83 sales · ▲ 0.7% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$730
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,250
Avg Household Size
3.2 people
Median Age
41 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.9%

14 state housing + 7 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Chatswood Station
11 km
N/A (drive/bus)

Bus Services

  • E65, E69 — Sydney CBD (Express) 50-60 min
  • 178, 180 — City via Manly Road 60-75 min
  • B1 B-Line — Wynyard via Brookvale 45-55 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
18 km
By Train
N/A — no local station; connect by bus to Chatswood (~50 min total)
By Car (Peak)
45-60 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
30-35 min

🛣️ Bus-dependent suburb; B-Line rapid bus to Wynyard is the fastest public transport option

Walkability Car-Dependent

Hilly terrain and suburban layout means most errands require a car, though local parks and some shops are walkable

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Northern Beaches Local Government Area, which contains Beacon Hill. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
62 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 10.9%
Motor vehicle theft
55.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 1.5%
Non-DV assault
204.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
4.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
130.4 / 100k
2yr Down 23.8% 10yr Down 9.1%
View all 62 offence types for Northern Beaches →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,457
Census 2021
7,814
▲ 4.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$41,288
Personal Income 2021
$51,064
▲ 23.7% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$51,064 / yr
$982/wk
Household
$152,724 / yr
$2937/wk
Family
$157,456 / yr
$3028/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,331
Born Overseas 2,298

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 430
  • 2. China 205
  • 3. Italy 183
  • 4. New Zealand 154
  • 5. Philippines 132
  • 6. South Africa 99
  • 7. India 64
  • 8. United States 57
  • 9. Scotland 55
  • 10. South Korea 51

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,709
Australian 2,374
Irish 874
Italian 858
Scottish 742
Chinese 417
German 259
Filipino 176
Dutch 157
New Zealander 114

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,074
Both parents born in Australia
3,260
Both parents born overseas
1,271
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
54.5%
No Religion
37.0%
Buddhism
1.7%
Islam
0.9%
Hinduism
0.7%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
435 (5.6%)
5-14 years
1,146 (14.7%)
15-19 years
564 (7.2%)
20-24 years
499 (6.4%)
25-34 years
651 (8.3%)
35-44 years
989 (12.7%)
45-54 years
1,247 (16.0%)
55-64 years
1,050 (13.4%)
65-74 years
652 (8.3%)
75-84 years
428 (5.5%)
85+ years
162 (2.1%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beacon Hill close to the beach? +

Beacon Hill is approximately 3–4 km from Curl Curl Beach and Dee Why Beach, making it a short drive to several Northern Beaches surf beaches.

What is the median rent in Beacon Hill? +

According to the 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Beacon Hill is $730 per week.

Are there good schools in Beacon Hill? +

Beacon Hill has Beacon Hill Public School (Government primary) and is within easy reach of several Northern Beaches secondary schools including Forest High School in nearby Frenchs Forest.

What bus services connect Beacon Hill to the CBD? +

Beacon Hill is served by express bus routes E65 and E69 to the Sydney CBD, as well as the B1 B-Line rapid bus service via Brookvale to Wynyard, taking around 45–60 minutes.

What LGA is Beacon Hill in? +

Beacon Hill is located within the Northern Beaches Council local government area in New South Wales.

What is the average income in Beacon Hill? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Beacon Hill is about $982 per week (around $51,100 per year). The median household income is $2,937 per week and the median family income is $3,028 per week.

What is the median house price in Beacon Hill? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $2,351,000, up 0.7% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of Beacon Hill? +

The median age in Beacon Hill is 41. The largest age group is 45–54 (1,247 residents, around 16%). Around 27% of residents are under 20 and about 16% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Beacon Hill a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Beacon Hill is part of the Northern Beaches LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Beacon Hill? +

Beacon Hill had a population of 7,814 at the 2021 Census, up 4.8% from 7,457 in 2016.

How much is rent in Beacon Hill? +

In Beacon Hill, the median weekly rent is $730, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $3,250 (2021 Census).