Area Hotlist — Warringah NSW
20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Warringah area
Area Hotlist — Warringah
Westfield Warringah Mall
Three levels, 350 stores and an open-air palm court make “The Mall” the retail heart of the Northern Beaches. Two supermarkets, a rooftop dining terrace and frequent B-Line buses mean a car-free shop-and-sip lifestyle for locals from Manly to Mona Vale.
Dee Why Beach
A kilometre of golden sand framed by surf club and tidal pool. The Strand’s cafés spill onto the promenade, serving sunrise lattes after a dip. Patrolled flags, playgrounds and dog-friendly dunes make it the suburb’s all-ages meeting point.
Curl Curl Beach
Known for powerful sand-bank peaks and sweeping dunes, “Curly” hooks surfers, dog walkers and paragliders. Rock pools at either end suit toddlers, while the grassy reserve hosts weekend BBQs with ocean panoramas only 20 minutes’ ride from the city ferry.
Narrabeen Lagoon
An 8.6-km shared path circles this tranquil lagoon, ideal for kayaking, SUP yoga and sunset cycling. Waterside cafés, pedal-boat hire and picnic lawns make midweek afternoons feel like holidays five minutes from Pittwater Road traffic.
Manly Beach
Iconic ferry views, consistent Nor-East swell and Corso nightlife combine for a world-class surf town vibe. Residents hop a 20-minute fast ferry to the CBD yet return home to ocean swims, beachfront yoga and craft-brew pubs under the pines.
Northern Beaches Hospital
$600-million private–public campus offering 24-hour emergency, maternity and cardiology care. Thousands of health jobs and quick freeway links boost buyer confidence, while an on-site café strip turns hospital visits into decent-coffee catch-ups.
Long Reef Golf Club
Links-style fairways hug a dramatic headland with 180-degree ocean vistas. A new clubhouse, wedding deck and sunset bistro mean membership doubles as a social calendar, all within a sand-dusted walk from Collaroy homes.
Freshwater Beach
Birthplace of Aussie surfing, “Freshie” blends heritage surf club, north-end ocean pool and laid-back village eateries. Safe bars for groms, reliable reef peaks and craft-beer sundowners at Harbord Hotel seal its locals-only charm.
B-Line Rapid Bus Stop (Brookvale)
Double-decker yellow buses zip commuters to Wynyard in 35 minutes using dedicated lanes and Wi-Fi. Real-time screens, bike racks and a park-and-ride lot make CBD jobs viable without paying city-side rents.
Brookvale Oval
Home of the Manly Sea Eagles, this suburban fortress hosts roaring NRL nights, women’s league and summer concerts. Adjacent craft breweries keep pre-game vibes lively, while school-holiday clinics inspire the next Daly Cherry-Evans.
Collaroy Beach
Gentle southern corners for learners, exposed northern peaks for big-wave chasers and a seawall promenade perfect for prams. Brunch spots, cinema and surf club form a walk-everywhere seaside hub 10 minutes north of Dee Why.
Queenscliff Beach
Manly’s quieter northern neighbour known for the legendary “Queensie Bombora” surf break. Family-friendly rock pool, off-leash dog hours and a level boardwalk link to cafes down the Corso—coastal living without the crowds.
Manly Wharf
Art-deco terminal where ferries meet waterfront bars, Oyster Bar and weekend markets. Paddle-board hire and harbour beaches start right off the dock, letting locals swap peak-hour gridlock for a breezy 25-minute boat ride to Circular Quay.
The Forest High School
Co-ed comprehensive delivering top-quartile HSC results, STEM labs and elite volleyball academy. Planned relocation to the Frenchs Forest town-centre precinct promises shiny new facilities right beside the hospital and future metro line.
Glenrose Village Shopping Centre
Woolies, ALDI, specialty grocer and alfresco dining ring a leafy plaza with live-music Fridays. Library, skatepark and B-Line stop round the corner make Belrose errands a leisurely stroll, not a traffic slog.
Belrose Super Centre
Two-level homemaker hub featuring Bunnings, Freedom, baby megastores and weekend food-truck festivals. Free undercover parking and a fenced playground keep renovation missions family-friendly even on rainy afternoons.
St Augustine’s College (Brookvale)
Independent Years 5–12 boys’ school boasting state-of-the-art STEM centre, rugby powerhouse status and an active Old Boys network. Quick walks from B-Line stops and Warringah Mall cafés keep student commutes and parent meet-ups simple.
Oxford Falls Mountain-Bike Trails
Network of flowy single-tracks, gravity runs and kid-friendly fire trails threaded through native bush. Post-ride coffees at Belrose cafés and a quick hose-down at home make dawn laps doable before the workday starts.
Narrabeen Sports High School
Selective sports academy nurturing Olympians in surfing, rugby and athletics, alongside strong academics. On-campus physiotherapy clinic, synthetic pitches and lagoon-side cross-country tracks attract families chasing balanced performance pathways.
Long Reef Headland Boardwalk
Elevated timber path skirting coastal heath with whale-watch lookouts, interpretive signs and Insta-worthy sunrise backdrops. Dogs on leash, prams and sunset picnics all welcome—nature therapy five minutes from Pittwater Road rush-hour.