Careel Bay, NSW Family Guide
Kids' activities, schools, parks and events in and around Careel Bay · updated 4 Oct
This guide brings together what AroundSchools lists for families in and around Careel Bay: 11 kids' activities within 5 km and parks and playgrounds.
Family Snapshot
- Kids' activities
- Arts & dance, Yoga & wellbeing
- Schools
- 5 within 3 km
- Parks & places
- 2 verified playgrounds · 2 libraries
- Explore nearby
- Avalon Beach, Palm Beach, and Newport
What can families do in Careel Bay?
Sports & local clubs around Careel Bay
Other sports around Careel Bay
6 listed within 5 km of Careel Bay
Palm Beach Sailing Club
Palm Beach
2.8 km from central Careel Bay
Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay
Newport
3.7 km from central Careel Bay
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
Newport
3.7 km from central Careel Bay
Not finding it in Careel Bay? Listed in Palm Beach (1 · 2.8 km), Newport (2 · 3.7 km), Church Point (1 · 4.2 km)
See all 6 within 5 km
- Allsail Sailing Club · Church Point · 4.2 km
- 1st Bayview Sea Scouts · Bayview · 4.7 km
- Bayview Yacht Racing Association · Bayview · 4.7 km
Tennis around Careel Bay
3 listed within 5 km of Careel Bay
Careel Bay Tennis Club
Avalon Beach
1.3 km from central Careel Bay
Aden Tennis School
Avalon Beach
2.3 km from central Careel Bay
1st Bayview Sea Scouts
Bayview
4.7 km from central Careel Bay
Not finding it in Careel Bay? Listed in Avalon Beach (2 · 1.8 km), Bayview (1 · 4.7 km)
Soccer around Careel Bay
2 listed within 5 km of Careel Bay · 1 in Careel Bay
Avalon Bulldogs JRLFC
Careel Bay
In Careel Bay
Avalon Soccer Club
Avalon Beach
1.1 km from central Careel Bay
Swimming around Careel Bay
2 listed within 5 km of Careel Bay
Bayview Yacht Racing Association
Bayview
4.7 km from central Careel Bay
Not finding it in Careel Bay? Listed in Newport (1 · 3.7 km), Bayview (1 · 4.7 km)
See all 2 within 5 km
- Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay · Newport · 3.7 km
More sports
- Football (AFL) (1 in Careel Bay · 1 within 5 km) — Avalon Bulldogs JRLFC (0 km)
- Athletics (1 in Careel Bay · 1 within 5 km) — Avalon Bulldogs JRLFC (0 km)
More things to do around Careel Bay
Arts & dance around Careel Bay
2 listed within 5 km of Careel Bay
Allsail Sailing Club
Church Point
4.2 km from central Careel Bay
Not finding it in Careel Bay? Listed in Church Point (1 · 4.2 km), Bayview (1 · 4.7 km)
See all 2 within 5 km
- 1st Bayview Sea Scouts · Bayview · 4.7 km
Yoga & wellbeing around Careel Bay
2 listed within 5 km of Careel Bay
Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay
Newport
3.7 km from central Careel Bay
Bayview Yacht Racing Association
Bayview
4.7 km from central Careel Bay
Not finding it in Careel Bay? Listed in Newport (1 · 3.7 km), Bayview (1 · 4.7 km)
Schools in and near Careel Bay
Levels as each school is registered; distances are straight-line from central Careel Bay.
- Maria Regina Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · 1.6 km
- Barrenjoey Montessori SchoolPrimary · 1.8 km
- Avalon Public SchoolPrimary · 2 km
- Bilgola Plateau Public SchoolPrimary · 2.5 km
- Barrenjoey High SchoolSecondary · 1.7 km
Government school zones covering central Careel Bay:
Parks, playgrounds & community places
Within 3 km (pools 5 km). Features shown only where verified.
Playgrounds (verified features)
- Hitchcock Park · Avalon Beach · 1.2 km Sports courts / fields Playground Toilets Parking
- Pittwater Kayak Tours · Palm Beach · 2.7 km Playground Parking
Libraries
- Peter Pal Library Supplier · Avalon Beach · 1.3 km
- Avalon Community Library · Avalon Beach · 1.8 km Playground Shade / shelter Parking Picnic tables
Sports grounds
- Dolphin Park · Avalon Beach · 0.9 km Dog friendly Sports courts / fields
- Careel Bay Ovals · Avalon Beach · 1.1 km Parking Toilets Sports courts / fields
- Avalon Park · Avalon Beach · 1.7 km Dog friendly Sports courts / fields
- Avalon Park - Tasman Rd Entrance · Avalon Beach · 1.8 km Parking Sports courts / fields
Parks
- Stapleton Park · Avalon Beach · 0.8 km
- Morella Park · Whale Beach · 1.7 km
- Norma Park · Whale Beach · 2 km
- Bible Garden · Palm Beach · 2.2 km
How Careel Bay compares with nearby suburbs
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Careel Bay
Soccer 1, Football (AFL) 1, Athletics 1
0 schools · 0 parks
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Avalon Beach1.8 km · same council
Tennis 2, Soccer 1
2 schools · 8 parks
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Palm Beach2.8 km · same council
Other sports 1
0 schools · 7 parks
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Newport3.7 km · same council
Other sports 2, Gymnastics & cheer 1, Martial arts 1, Swimming 1 +1
1 school · 5 parks
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Church Point4.2 km · same council
Arts & dance 1, Other sports 1
0 schools · 2 parks
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Bayview4.7 km · same council
Other sports 2, Arts & dance 1, Kids' activities & play 1, Party entertainers 1 +3
1 school · 1 park
| Area | Activities listed there | Schools | Parks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Careel Bay | Soccer 1, Football (AFL) 1, Athletics 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Avalon Beach1.8 km · same council | Tennis 2, Soccer 1 | 2 | 8 |
| Palm Beach2.8 km · same council | Other sports 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Newport3.7 km · same council | Other sports 2, Gymnastics & cheer 1, Martial arts 1, Swimming 1 +1 | 1 | 5 |
| Church Point4.2 km · same council | Arts & dance 1, Other sports 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Bayview4.7 km · same council | Other sports 2, Arts & dance 1, Kids' activities & play 1, Party entertainers 1 +3 | 1 | 1 |
Each row counts only what is listed in that suburb itself; distances are between suburb centres.
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Careel Bay within Northern Beaches Council
1 of the council area’s 76 activity providers · 21st of 33 suburbs by number of providers
Figures from AroundSchools listings and official published data, refreshed 3 Oct 2026.
Recorded offences in Careel Bay
| Suburb | Recorded offences (12 months) |
|---|---|
| Avalon Beach | 178 |
| Bayview | 72 |
| Church Point | 87 |
| Elvina Bay | 0 |
| Lovett Bay | 1 |
| Newport | 277 |
| Palm Beach | 52 |
| Scotland Island | 8 |
| Whale Beach | 6 |
Recorded offences, 12 months to 2026-06 · Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) · source
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