Whale Beach, NSW 2107 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Whale Beach is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2107, home to 315 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Northern Beaches local government area and roughly 28 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 315
- Median age
- 60 years
- Median household income
- $3,285 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,758 /week
- Median family income
- $4,791 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.6
- 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
- $950 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,467
- Rent share of household income
- 29%
Schools
- Avalon Public School
- Barrenjoey High School
- Bilgola Plateau Public School
- Newport Public School
- Pittwater High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 27 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 102 bus stops
- Avalon Pde Before Ruskin Rowe
- Avalon Pde Opp Ruskin Rowe
- Avalon Pde At Gunjulla Pl
- 66 Avalon Pde
- 69 Avalon Pde
Lifestyle & amenities
- 11 cafés
- 18 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 50 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 2 supermarkets
- 12 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), 27.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 99.7% of the 313 resolvable premises in Whale Beach. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 0.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 99.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 235 across postcode 2107 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 57 violent offences, 57 theft, 44 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Whale Beach?
Whale Beach (NSW 2107) had 315 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 60. It sits within the Northern Beaches local government area.
What is the median rent in Whale Beach?
The median advertised rent in Whale Beach is $950/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Whale Beach?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Whale Beach covering government sectors. Nearest include: Avalon Public School (0.6 km), Barrenjoey High School (1.1 km), Bilgola Plateau Public School (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Whale Beach?
Whale Beach is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (99.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Whale Beach?
Across postcode 2107, 235 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (57), theft (57), other (44). 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 Whale Beach?
In Whale Beach, 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 (27.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Whale Beach?
102 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Whale Beach centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 27 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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