Suburb comparison
Mona Vale vs Narrabeen — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Narrabeen commands a $680K premium on median property price over Mona Vale; Narrabeen has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Northern Beaches
Mona Vale
2103
Northern Beaches
Narrabeen
2101
Choose Mona Vale if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- Mona Vale leads on 4 of the 7 head-to-head metrics
Choose Narrabeen if...
- School options within walking distance matter
Common questions
- Is Mona Vale or Narrabeen more expensive?
- Narrabeen has the higher median house price ($3.13M) compared with $2.45M in Mona Vale.
- Which is better for renters — Mona Vale or Narrabeen?
- Median weekly rent is $875/wk in Mona Vale and $880/wk in Narrabeen, making Mona Vale the more affordable rental market.
- Is Mona Vale or Narrabeen at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Mona Vale vs Narrabeen?
- Mona Vale has 2 schools in the postcode, and Narrabeen has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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