Dee Why
NSW 2099 · Northern Beaches
23,354 (2021) → 25,193 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Northern Beaches local government area (est. 271,738 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Dee Why is a stable suburb in Northern Beaches, NSW 2099, about 15km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.92M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 55/100, and is right by the coast. Dee Why has an overall score of 79/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2099 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.87%), Brazil (4.22%), China (3.64%), Nepal (3.22%), India (3.16%)
Top languages: Portuguese (4.58%), Nepali (3.15%), Mandarin (2.07%), Spanish (1.97%), Serbian (1.58%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1120 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Luke's Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1178
- St Kevin's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1085
- Fisher Road SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1050
- Dee Why Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1028
Nearby (within 10km)
- Karuna Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.3km
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly CampusSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1217
- Pittwater House SchoolsCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1158
- Narraweena Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1059
- Curl Curl North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1116
- St John the Apostle Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1091
- St Lucy's, St John's Narraweena campusPrimary · Independent · 1.4km
- EOC Broken Bay - NarraweenaPrimary · Catholic · 1.4km
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer CampusSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1056
- St Augustine's College SydneyCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1141
- Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior CampusSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1098
- Brookvale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1075
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Dee Why
Is Dee Why safe?
Dee Why has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,706 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Dee Why?
In Dee Why, the median house price is $2.92M and the median unit price is $1.11M. Median weekly house rent is $1,200.
How far is Dee Why from Sydney CBD?
Dee Why is about 15.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 58 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Dee Why?
Dee Why has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1085 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Dee Why?
Dee Why has a transport score of 55/100 and 66 bus stops.