Elanora Heights, NSW 2101 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Elanora Heights is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2101, home to 4,581 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Northern Beaches local government area and roughly 19 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,581
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $3,052 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,046 /week
- Median family income
- $3,177 /week
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Northern Beaches
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Northern Beaches
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mackellar
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $750 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,586
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Elanora Heights Public School
- Narrabeen Sports High School
- Wheeler Heights Public School
- Narrabeen North Public School
- Narrabeen Lakes Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 24 bus stops
- Maralinga Av Opp Bungoona Av
- Maralinga Av Opp Wakooka Av
- Koorangi Av Opp Canungra Pl
- Koorangi Av After Lumeah Av
- Lumeah Av At Iluka Av
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 22 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 9 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 17.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 50.0% of the 1,581 resolvable premises in Elanora Heights. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 46.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 50.0%
- Fibre to the Building: 3.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 532 across postcode 2101 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 188 theft, 133 violent offences, 60 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Elanora Heights?
Elanora Heights (NSW 2101) had 4,581 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Northern Beaches local government area.
What is the median rent in Elanora Heights?
The median advertised rent in Elanora Heights is $750/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Elanora Heights?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Elanora Heights covering government sectors. Nearest include: Elanora Heights Public School (1.3 km), Narrabeen Sports High School (2.6 km), Wheeler Heights Public School (2.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Elanora Heights?
Elanora Heights is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (50% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Elanora Heights?
Across postcode 2101, 532 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (188), violent (133), other (60). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Elanora Heights?
In Elanora Heights, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (17.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Elanora Heights?
24 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Elanora Heights centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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