Northern Beaches of Sydney: Property Spotlight

The Northern Beaches, stretching from Freshwater to Palm Beach, is one of Sydney’s most prestigious coastal precincts—renowned for its surf beaches, leafy suburbs, and premium real estate market. Below is a snapshot of recent sales and rental landscapes to illustrate current market dynamics.

Recent Sales Highlights (as of late July 2025)

From realestate.com.au listings, here are standout transactions across key suburbs:

3 Holland Crescent Frenchs Forest – 4 beds, 2 baths on 720 m², sold for 2.65M (29 July).

15 Koorangi Avenue Elanora Heights – 6 beds, 2 baths on 923 m² sold for 1.9185M (28 July).

3 Earl Street Beacon Hill – 5 beds, 3 baths on 461 m² sold for 2.37M (26 July).

4 Muraban Place Belrose – 4 beds, 3 baths on 736 m² sold for  2.25M (26 July).

Additionally, in coastal areas:

284 Hudson Parade Avalon Beach – 4 beds, 3 baths on 822 m² sold for  3.075M (21 July)

OCEANS G.03/11‑17 Ocean Avenue Newport – 3 beds, 2 baths, 140 m² apartment, sold for  2.54M (22 July).

Units in Dee Why have been moving between 750K–1.3M, depending on size and presentation.

Rental Market Trends

Sydney’s rental market has begun to ease, with flatter rent growth in 2025 after steep rises in 2023. Median rent across Sydney hit $730/week, while the national median sits at $620/week.

In the Northern Beaches specifically, rents have slightly cooled with some landlords offering incentives like up to two months’ free rent to attract tenants.

Rental for a 2‑bed apartment in suburbs like Dee Why and Freshwater typically ranges from $700 to $1,200/week, depending on proximity and quality. Bigger family homes rent much higher.

Suburb Spotlight & Buyer/Renter Personas

➤ Frenchs Forest / Belrose / Beacon Hill

Buyer Profile: Families seeking space and access to schools, National Park adjacencies, and premium-sized blocks.

Sale Evidence: Homes here routinely sell between 2.25M and 2.65M for 4–6 bedrooms.

Rental Note: Limited rentals; must be well-maintained, modern homes to attract premium tenants.

➤ Elanora Heights

Buyer Profile: Luxury buyers desiring views and large acreage with 6 bedroom homes near 1.9M.

Rental Note: Large houses command high weeklies (likely 1,200+), but vacancies are increasingly rare.

➤ Avalon Beach / Newport

Buyer Profile: Coastal market with strong demand—properties like 4 bed dwellings fetch over 3M.

Rental Note: Sand, surf, and exclusivity—expect premium rent levels or limited availability.

➤ Dee Why / Freshwater

Buyer Profile: Those seeking smaller blocks, unit living near retail and transport. Units selling around 750K–1.3M.

Rental Profile: Popular for renters—2-bed units typically $7000–1200/week, with some incentive packages in a softer submarket.

Insights & Strategy Takeaways

Coastal suburbs (Avalon, Newport) command the highest prices and rentals, with small stock turnover and strong demand.

Forest suburbs (Frenchs Forest, Belrose) offer spacious family living with block values around 2.5M. They're also in a growth corridor linked to infrastructure upgrades (new hospital, rezoning).

Unit markets in Dee Why and Freshwater are renter-focused, benefiting from transport, retail amenity, and moderate downsizer demand. Increased vacancies and rent flexibility offer opportunity for tenants.

Conclusion

Whether for investors or buyers, the Northern Beaches presents a layered property market: sprawling coastal luxury, leafy family enclaves in the forest belt, and compact apartment living in middle suburbs. Rental dynamics have softened compared to previous years, offering leverage for tenants—but premium homes retain their strong price points.

(References: realestate.com, courier mail, wikipedia).

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Published by

Nick Karayanis B.Eng. UNSW (Civil)

Licensed Contractor NSW (Building)

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