Moving to Elanora Heights NSW 2101
What the official numbers say about living in Elanora Heights — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $750 a week, against a median household income of $3,052 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Elanora Heights grew 19% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,852 → 4,581 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: German, Spanish, Portuguese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Elanora Heights sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (47% of workers), while 51% work from home.
Nearest ferry wharf: Bayview Wharf, 4.9 km north.
Nearest airport: Palm Beach Water Airport, 13.1 km north.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 20 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 17 schools · 46 cafes & restaurants · 5 supermarkets · 46 parks · 6 beaches — see them all on the Elanora Heights profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Elanora Heights Public School 650 m · Narrabeen Sports High School 1.6 km · Narrabeen North Public School 1.7 km · Mater Maria Catholic College 1.8 km · St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 2.3 km · Narrabeen Lakes Public School 2.8 km · Galstaun College 2.8 km · St Rose Catholic Primary School 3 km
Groceries: IGA 400 m · Coles 1.4 km · Woolworths 1.5 km · ALDI 1.6 km · Woolworths 2.2 km
Parks and reserves: Allington Reserve 300 m · Kywong Reserve 300 m · Kundibah Reserve 400 m · Cooleena Reserve 450 m · Koorangi Reserve 600 m · Anana Reserve 650 m · Tatiana Reserve 700 m · Epworth Park 700 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Elanora Heights, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Laughing Kookaburra · Noisy Miner · Australian Brush-turkey · Pacific Black Duck.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Elanora Heights, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elanora Heights here | 4,581 | — | 10/10 | 42% |
| North Narrabeen | 6,016 | — | 10/10 | 26% |
| Warriewood | 8,379 | — | 10/10 | 25% |
| Ingleside | 1,030 | — | 10/10 | 70% |
| Narrabeen | 8,255 | — | 9/10 | 29% |
| Wheeler Heights | 3,232 | — | 10/10 | 17% |
| Collaroy Plateau | 4,805 | — | 10/10 | 13% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Northern Beaches — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Mackellar — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2101 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Elanora Heights profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $750 a week.
The population grew 19% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,852 people to 4,581. It sits about 20 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Northern Beaches council, and the federal seat is Mackellar.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Elanora Heights vs North Narrabeen · Elanora Heights vs Warriewood.
Nearby guides: North Narrabeen · Warriewood · Ingleside · Narrabeen · Wheeler Heights · Collaroy Plateau.
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