The Northern Beaches is an area in the
northern coastal suburbs of Sydney, in the
state of New South Wales, Australia, located
near the coast of the Pacific Ocean.
The Northern Beachesarea extends south to
the entrance of Port Jackson
(Sydney Harbour), west to Middle Harbour and
north to the entrance of Broken Bay.
The area was formerly inhabited by the Garigal
or Caregal people in a region known as
Guringai country.

The Northern Beaches district is usually
considered to be the area of the Northern
Beaches Statistical Subdivision, comprising fully
the local government areas of Manly,
Warringah and Pittwater. The 2011 Australian
census found the Northern Beaches to be the
most White and mono-ethnic district in
Australia, contrasting with its more-diverse
neighbours: the North Shore and the Central
Coast.