Market update JANUARY - MARCH 2026 Courtesy of Duane Hunter Ray White Northern Beaches
As we move through April 2026, the Northern Beaches property market remains resilient, although conditions have shifted into a more measured and strategic phase. Over the past year, prices have adjusted, with many properties now trading approximately 4–8% below peak levels. This reflects broader economic conditions, particularly higher interest rates, which have reduced buyer borrowing capacity by an estimated 10–15%. Despite this, demand for the Northern Beaches lifestyle remains strong. What we are seeing instead is a shift in how buyers engage with the market. Demand is becoming more targeted, with stronger competition in mid-range price brackets where affordability remains more accessible. Research shows that lower and mid-tier markets are currently outperforming premium segments, as buyers adjust to tighter borrowing conditions. Well-presented coastal homes, particularly those close to beaches, cafés and village centres, continue to attract strong enquiry and competitive offers. However, properties requiring significant updating or priced above expectations are taking longer to transact as buyers become more disciplined. Global economic factors are also playing a role. Rising energy costs and inflationary pressures are increasing the likelihood of interest rates remaining elevated, which will continue to influence buyer confidence and market conditions throughout 2026. We are also likely to see a gradual increase in available stock as some owners respond to higher holding costs. More supply will create additional choice for buyers and increase competition between sellers. At the same time, sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. Buyers are placing greater value on homes with energy-efficient features, as they look to manage rising living expenses over the long term. For homeowners, this is a market defined by positioning rather than momentum. When properties are presented well and aligned with current conditions, buyers remain engaged and ready to act. Understanding how your home fits within this more selective landscape will be critical to achieving a premium result. If you are considering a move in 2026, a clear and informed strategy will be key. Duane Hunter 0415 708 992 duane.hunter@raywhite.com A MORE CONSIDERED MARKET
FAST FACTS Source: Pricefinder 2026 HOUSES UNITS JAN - MAR 2026 JAN - MAR 2025 JAN - MAR 2026 JAN - MAR 2025 ELANORA HEIGHTS 15 18 - - NORTH NARRABEEN 15 16 3 - TERREY HILLS 9 9 1 1 NARRABEEN 4 8 32 44 INGLESIDE 2 2 - - 1. NUMBER OF SALES HOUSES UNITS JAN - MAR 2026 JAN - MAR 2025 JAN - MAR 2026 JAN - MAR 2025 ELANORA HEIGHTS $3,320,000 $3,375,000 - - NORTH NARRABEEN $4,225,000 $5,000,000 $2,275,000 - TERREY HILLS $2,600,000 $3,850,000 $2,390,000 $2,220,000 NARRABEEN $4,000,000 $6,800,000 $3,835,000 $5,110,000 INGLESIDE $11,000,000 $4,575,000 - - 4. HIGHEST SALE PRICE HOUSES UNITS JAN - MAR 2026 JAN - MAR 2025 JAN - MAR 2026 JAN - MAR 2025 ELANORA HEIGHTS $2,705,000 $2,387,500 - - NORTH NARRABEEN $2,140,000 $2,150,000 $1,436,000 - TERREY HILLS $2,310,000 $2,137,500 $2,390,000 $2,220,000 NARRABEEN $3,850,000 $3,925,000 $1,232,500 $1,166,000 INGLESIDE $6,750,000 $4,575,000 - - 2. MEDIAN SALE PRICE HOUSES UNITS JAN - MAR 2026 JAN - MAR 2025 JAN - MAR 2026 JAN - MAR 2025 ELANORA HEIGHTS $2,667,167 $2,510,883 - - NORTH NARRABEEN $2,397,571 $2,488,750 $1,539,128 - TERREY HILLS $2,306,667 $2,307,222 $2,390,000 $2,220,000 NARRABEEN $3,466,667 $4,143,750 $1,402,031 $1,432,118 INGLESIDE $6,750,000 $4,575,000 - - 3. AVERAGE SALE PRICE
HIGHLIGHT SALES BY DUANE HUNTER SOLD $2,960,000 SOLD $1,875,000 SOLD $2,200,000 44A Kalang Road, Elanora Heights 11 Booralie Road, Terrey Hills 18 Jinchilla Road, Terrey Hills 5 3 3 5 5 5 3 1 1
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A SELECTION OF RECENT HOUSE SALES ELANORA HEIGHTS Address Bed Bath Car Sale Price Sale Date 8 Merridong Road 4 2 2 $2,305,000 02/02/2026 11 Dewrang Avenue 5 3 4 $2,915,000 09/02/2026 165 Powderworks Road 4 3 3 $2,850,000 17/02/2026 32 Cooleena Road 3 1 1 $2,361,000 26/02/2026 39 Coolangatta Avenue 4 3 2 $2,550,000 26/02/2026 44A Kalang Road 5 3 3 $2,960,000 04/03/2026 22 St Andrews Gate 5 3 2 $2,885,000 04/03/2026 19 Wesley Street 4 2 3 $2,580,000 12/03/2026 9 Kywong Road 4 2 2 $3,320,000 19/03/2026 NORTH NARRABEEN Address Bed Bath Car Sale Price Sale Date 67 Alleyne Avenue 5 4 2 $4,106,000 18/01/2026 18 Nareen Parade 4 2 2 $2,130,000 05/02/2026 19 Inala Place 4 3 3 $2,115,000 13/02/2026 49 Carefree Road 6 5 3 $2,600,000 18/02/2026 20 Collins Street 3 2 4 $2,600,000 20/02/2026 18 Amelia Place 6 3 3 $1,900,000 05/03/2026 25 Carefree Road 2 1 2 $1,800,000 13/03/2026 100 Woorarra Avenue 2 2 1 $2,070,000 14/03/2026 66 Rickard Road 4 2 3 $2,150,000 20/03/2026 17 Bellara Avenue 3 2 2 $2,150,000 26/03/2026 75 Rickard Road 7 5 2 $4,225,000 26/03/2026 86 Gondola Road 4 2 3 $2,450,000 31/03/2026 TERREY HILLS Address Bed Bath Car Sale Price Sale Date 21 Booralie Road 4 2 2 $2,310,000 20/01/2026 11 Jinchilla Road 3 2 2 $2,460,000 29/01/2026 44 Cooyong Road 4 2 2 $2,285,000 18/02/2026 7 Angorra Road 6 4 2 $2,600,000 27/03/2026 NARRABEEN Address Bed Bath Car Sale Price Sale Date 60 Clarke Street 3 2 1 $2,550,000 02/02/2026 33 Wetherill Street 6 4 4 $3,850,000 14/02/2026 131 Fuller Street 5 3 4 $4,000,000 17/02/2026 22 Walker Avenue 4 2 2 $2,505,000 27/03/2026 INGLESIDE Address Bed Bath Car Sale Price Sale Date 25 Walter Road 7 7 18 $11,000,000 30/01/2026 17 Ingleside Road 4 2 2 $2,500,000 06/02/2026 Source: Pricefinder 2026
LIVE LOCAL, LOVE LOCAL Q: What type of food does your business sell? A: We serve Japanese food. Sushi, sashimi & hot food. Q: What are your most popular dishes? A: We have a few very popular dishes - Poke Bowl, Teriyaki Chicken, Katsu Curry & Special rolls. Q: What do you enjoy most about having a business here? A: Lovely community, very nice people. Q: What dish would you recommend for someone who hasn’t been to your restaurant before? A: We recommend trying the Lunch Bento Box, experience a bit of everything you want. Q: We are so glad you are here & doing such great business for the area, is there anything else you would like to say for our locals? A: Thank you so much, we truly appreciate the support. We love to be involved and continuing to create great moments with the local community. Enshi Sushi Shop 2/69 Kalang Road, Elanora Heights Hours: 11am – 9pm 02 9988 0327
Professionalism with a capital P “Duane and his team (a special mention of Mitch) come with our highest recommendation. Professionalism with a capital ‘P’ was evident from first contact to well after settlement. Market knowledge was excellent and was reflected in the sale of our property. We could not have wished for better communication - clear, prompt, respectful and personable. The team made sure the process was as smooth as possible - nothing was ever too much trouble.” VENDOR - ELANORA HEIGHTS The ultimate professionals “Having lived in the area for many years, I knew that Duane was the person to call when we decided to sell. He has decades of experience selling homes in our area, is friendly and very professional. Having not sold property for a while, I needed someone I trusted to walk me through the process and provide good advice. From our first meeting, Duane did exactly that. He explained the sale process clearly, giving tips on how to prepare and regularly check ins to see how things were progressing. Mitch was outstanding in providing contact names so I could get what was needed quickly and easily. I could not recommend Duane and Mitch highly enough - they are the ultimate professionals and partners when it comes to selling your home.” VENDOR, ELANORA HEIGHTS A WORD FROM MY CLIENTS Ray White Northern Beaches (02) 9970 7220 | raywhitenorthernbeaches.com.au Shop 4/69 Kalang Road, Elanora Heights Smooth & positive experience “We recently bought our new home through Duane Hunter and had a really positive experience. Duane was approachable and genuine and thanks to him we were able to purchase our home off-market. He kept us informed and made what can be a stressful process feel much smoother. A special shout-out to Mitch as well for introducing us to the property - we’re so grateful. We’d happily recommend Duane and the team.” BUYERS - ELANORA HEIGHTS Duane Hunter Licensed Real Estate Agent 0415 708 992 duane.hunter@raywhite.com
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