Elanora Heights

NSW 2101 • Greater Sydney

4,581
Population (2021)
$54,392
Median Income
3.88 km²
Area
$750/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyBushlandNorthern BeachesNatureElevated

About Elanora Heights

Elanora Heights is an elevated, leafy suburb on Sydney's Northern Beaches, approximately 25 kilometres north of the CBD. With a population of around 4,580, it sits on a plateau overlooking Narrabeen Lagoon and the surrounding bushland. The suburb is part of the Northern Beaches local government area and is known for its spacious, family-oriented homes set among native bushland. Its elevated position at around 105 metres above sea level provides some residents with distant ocean and lagoon views.

Elanora Heights offers a relaxed, nature-focused lifestyle that appeals strongly to families. The suburb is surrounded by Garigal National Park and features numerous walking trails and green spaces. Elanora Heights Public School serves the local community, and nearby Narrabeen Sports High School is well-regarded. Shopping is available at the small local village centre and the larger Warriewood Square nearby. Narrabeen Beach and Lagoon are just minutes away, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts who want a bushland setting close to the coast.

Elanora Heights falls under postcode 2101 and is governed by Northern Beaches Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Pittwater electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2101
Urban Area
Pittwater
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.70°, 151.27°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
3.88 km²
Elevation
105m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Narrabeen B-Line
2.5 km
30 min

Bus Services

  • B-Line (B1) — Mona Vale to City via Spit Bridge 55-65 min to CBD
  • 185 — Elanora Heights to Dee Why/Warringah Mall 15 min to Dee Why
  • E88 — Narrabeen to Chatswood 40 min to Chatswood

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
25 km
By Train
N/A (no train)
By Bus
55-70 min via B-Line
By Car (Peak)
45-60 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
30 min

🛣️ No direct train access. B-Line bus from Narrabeen is the main public transport option.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Hilly terrain and spread-out layout means most errands require a car

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Elanora Heights by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Elanora Heights Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Elanora Heights" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$750
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,586
Avg Household Size
3.2 people
Median Age
41 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.1%

8 state housing + 8 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,357
Census 2021
4,581
5.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$44,460
Income 2021
$54,392
22.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,541
Born Overseas 963

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 318
  • 2. New Zealand 78
  • 3. South Africa 64
  • 4. United States 49
  • 5. Germany 47
  • 6. Scotland 34
  • 7. Canada 22
  • 8. Ireland 20
  • 9. Brazil 19
  • 10. Italy 16

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,997
Australian 1,821
Irish 561
Scottish 529
Italian 269
German 212
Dutch 111
South African 65
Chinese 64
New Zealander 64

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,334
Both parents born in Australia
1,246
Both parents born overseas
891
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
52.6%
No Religion
42.0%
Buddhism
0.7%
Judaism
0.3%
Hinduism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
257 (5.6%)
5-14 years
747 (16.3%)
15-19 years
341 (7.4%)
20-24 years
228 (5.0%)
25-34 years
325 (7.1%)
35-44 years
617 (13.5%)
45-54 years
727 (15.9%)
55-64 years
567 (12.4%)
65-74 years
405 (8.8%)
75-84 years
289 (6.3%)
85+ years
91 (2.0%)

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