Dee Why vs Narraweena
The verdict
Narraweena is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.50M versus $2.90M in Dee Why. Dee Why rates higher for education (83 vs 75). Dee Why is closer to the coast (750 m vs 2.2 km).
Scores
| Dee Why | Narraweena | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 75 |
| Transport | 55 | 55 |
| Education | 83 | 75 |
| Liveability | 99 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dee Why | Narraweena | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,354 | 6,971 |
| Median age | 36 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,106 | $1,935 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.2% | 39.5% |
| Born in Australia | 51.9% | 65.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Dee Why Stable · Narraweena Stable
Property
| Dee Why | Narraweena | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.90M | $2.50M |
| Median unit price | $1.08M | $1.01M |
| House price YoY | 6.6% | 19.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Dee Why | Narraweena | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 30 | 43 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 39 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 184 | 359 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,456 | 2,109 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dee Why | Narraweena | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,078 | 1,083 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dee Why · Narraweena
Transport
| Dee Why | Narraweena | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 55 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 66 | 39 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 58 | 57 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.9 km | 9.7 km |
Liveability
| Dee Why | Narraweena | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 34 | 4 |
| Parks | 11 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 14 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 750 m | 2.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.4 km | 15.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 910 m | 2.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.2 km | 3.7 km |
Population & growth
| Dee Why | Narraweena | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 23,354 | 6,971 |
| Estimated 2025 | 25,193 | 7,013 |
| Projected 2041 | 24,685 | 7,023 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.91% | 0.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dee Why or Narraweena?
Dee Why and Narraweena have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Dee Why or Narraweena?
Narraweena is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.50M versus $2.90M.
Which has better schools, Dee Why or Narraweena?
Narraweena has a higher average school ICSEA (Dee Why 1078 vs Narraweena 1083; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dee Why or Narraweena?
Dee Why and Narraweena have similar transport scores.
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