Beaches Mid-Year Review
Mid-Year Market Review
Lower Northern Beaches
As the property market steadies post-interest rate peak and another cut is highly anticipated for August, buyer confidence is returning across Sydney’s Northern Beaches. With limited stock and consistent demand for lifestyle locations, the last six months have continued to shown healthy growth, despite a softer market.
Read on for a breakdown of key insights from the data
🔝 Top Performing Suburbs by Value Growth
Several suburbs recorded +4-5% growth over the past 6 months, significantly outpacing the regional average.
Freshwater Units ↑ +5%, with a quick turnover (22 days).
Manly Vale (Houses & Units) ↑ +5% — Surging demand for more affordable alternatives to Fairlight/Manly, with fast sales (23–24 days).
Balgowlah Heights ↑ +4% — Family homes in tightly held pockets pushing towards the $4.25M mark.
Clontarf ↑ +4% — Luxury lifestyle buyers continue to drive price increases.
Allambie Heights & Narraweena ↑ +4% — Underrated family locations with proximity to beaches and the Forest District offering strong value.
🔍 Notable Movers: Suburbs to Watch
North Curl Curl & Collaroy Plateau ↑ +3% — Steady growth continues in these elevated, view-rich locations. Homes remain tightly held.
Fairlight House ↑ +3% — Despite a dip in unit values (-2%), houses continue to perform well as demand for downsizer-friendly layouts holds.
Dee Why Units and houses ↑ +2% — Remains one of the most affordable coastal entry points ($991K median), with strong rental interest and high investor turnover.
Brookvale Units ↑ +2% — Fastest median days on market (18), showing strong buyer urgency.
🚨 Suburbs Catching Their Breath
While most of the Northern Beaches has experienced steady growth, a couple of suburbs appear to be stabilising, offering insight into evolving buyer behaviour and pricing thresholds.
Manly Units – Growth held steady at 0% over the past six months.
Fairlight Units – Down 2%, this minor dip likely reflects short-term fluctuation in a tightly held market.
It’s worth noting that house values in Manly and Fairlight continued to climb +3%, underlining the enduring appeal for homes in these sought-after suburbs
🕒 Median Days on Market: Where Demand is Hottest
Suburbs with <25 days on market reflect buyer urgency and demand
Brookvale Units – 18 days
Dee Why Units – 22 days
Freshwater Units – 22 days
Manly Vale (Houses/Units) – 23–24 days
Narraweena and Fairlight House – 24 days
These areas are prime for both upsizers and investors—turning over quickly with minimal discounting.
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