Curl Curl vs Dee Why
The verdict
Dee Why is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.90M versus $4.13M in Curl Curl. Curl Curl rates higher for education (92 vs 83). Curl Curl has a shorter estimated CBD commute (54 vs 58 min).
Scores
| Curl Curl | Dee Why | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 79 |
| Transport | 56 | 55 |
| Education | 92 | 83 |
| Liveability | 100 | 99 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Curl Curl | Dee Why | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,364 | 23,354 |
| Median age | 40 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,870 | $2,106 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.1% | 50.2% |
| Born in Australia | 72.7% | 51.9% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Curl Curl Stable · Dee Why Stable
Property
| Curl Curl | Dee Why | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $4.13M | $2.90M |
| Median unit price | $1.36M | $1.08M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 6.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,647 | $1,250 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Curl Curl | Dee Why | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 42 | 30 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 42 | 39 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 42 | 184 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,215 | 3,456 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Curl Curl | Dee Why | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,088 | 1,078 |
See the full school list on each profile: Curl Curl · Dee Why
Transport
| Curl Curl | Dee Why | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 66 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 54 | 58 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.5 km | 10.9 km |
Liveability
| Curl Curl | Dee Why | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 34 |
| Parks | 5 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 14 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 560 m | 750 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.9 km | 15.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 620 m | 910 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Curl Curl | Dee Why | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,364 | 23,354 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,511 | 25,193 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,444 | 24,685 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.52% | 1.91% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Curl Curl or Dee Why?
Curl Curl and Dee Why have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Curl Curl or Dee Why?
Dee Why is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.90M versus $4.13M.
Which has better schools, Curl Curl or Dee Why?
Curl Curl has a higher average school ICSEA (Curl Curl 1088 vs Dee Why 1078; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Curl Curl or Dee Why?
Curl Curl has the higher transport score (Curl Curl 56/100 vs Dee Why 55/100).
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