Living in Narrabeen
Narrabeen is a beachside suburb in northern Sydney, located 23 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Warringah Council and is part of the Northern Beaches region.
History
There are many theories as to how the area got its name, amongst the most popular is that it is named after a local girl named ‘Narrabine’, the Aboriginal word for swan. Others argue it is taken from the ‘narrow beans’ that were popularly eaten at the time by settlers. By the mid 1800s, Sydneysiders were attracted to Narrabeen’s laid back beach lifestyle, as well as the beauty of not only the beaches, but of the expansive Narrabeen Lakes.
Transport Links
State Transit buses provide excellent services to the City, with the journey taking around half an hour by car.
Recreation and Shopping
Today, many of the things which first attracted Sydney-siders to the area are still winners. Narrabeen Lakes is a popular spot with families and joggers, with its many trails and bike tracks. Kayaking on the calm waters is also a good past time. The Academy of Sport can be found here, and the area has a great shopping precinct with every day essentials, plus more high end fashion and surf wear.
Schools
North Narrabeen Public, Narrabeen Lakes Public and St Josephs can be found here, along with a good range of pre-school and day care facilities can be found here.
