Narrabeen was immortalised as one of the world’s great surf breaks thanks to The Beach Boys, who mention the beach in their 1963 hit ‘Surfin’ USA’. Over the years, North Narrabeen Break has been the stomping ground of some of the world’s very best surfers, while hosting local, national and international events.

Public transport around the northern beaches is notoriously difficult — though, in many ways, you get the feeling that’s quite deliberate. The excellent B1 bus express service runs regularly from Wynyard to Mona Vale, while the suburban bus network weaves through many of the larger inland streets of the area.

Despite steady growth, property in Narrabeen hasn’t spiralled out of control. According to Realestate.com.au, the past 12 months of sales has seen median house prices sit at $2.5 million with a compound growth rate of 6.8 percent over five years, while units have gone for $960,000 with 3.2 percent compound growth over five years. Check out NAB’s Property Report to learn more, then use its handy Home Loan Calculator to find out how much you can borrow. Or, book an appointment here.

It’s not just the beach that attracts people to Narrabeen — the proximity to green spaces is another huge part of the lifestyle here. Narrabeen Lagoon is a perfect spot for watersports, bushwalking and even fishing, and is surrounded by a near nine-kilometre boardwalk for joggers and cyclers. Elsewhere, the Bicentennial Coastal Walk is one of Sydney’s best waterside walks, while Jamieson Park boasts spectacular bushwalking trails.