Dee Why - North
Statistical Area - sa2

Dee Why - North lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Dee Why - North's population is approximately 18,999 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,183 people, a 6.6% rise from the 2021 Census count of 17,816 individuals. The growth is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 18,997 in June 2024 and 12 additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 9,134 persons per square kilometer, placing Dee Why - North among the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch, indicating high demand for land in the area. The suburb's growth rate exceeded both its SA4 region (3.1%) and SA3 area since the 2021 Census, positioning it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 68.0% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are applied. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are used for all areas from 2032 to 2041. Future population trends project an above median growth for statistical areas nationally, with Dee Why - North expected to expand by 3,491 persons to 2041, reflecting an 18.4% increase over the 17-year period based on current numbers.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Dee Why - North recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Dee Why - North averaged approximately 60 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with a total of 301 homes approved and an additional 2 approved so far in FY26. On average, around 3.4 people moved to the area per year for each dwelling built during this period, indicating that demand significantly outpaces supply. This imbalance typically places upward pressure on property prices and intensifies competition among buyers.

The average construction value of new homes was $701,000, which is moderately higher than regional levels, suggesting a focus on quality construction. In FY26, $6.0 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Dee Why - North has shown moderately higher new home approvals, with 14.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. This balance between buyer choice and support for current property values is notable. However, building activity has slowed in recent years, which is below the national average and reflective of the area's maturity and potential planning constraints.

New development in Dee Why - North consists primarily of townhouses or apartments (87.0%), with a smaller proportion of detached houses (13.0%). This trend towards denser development provides accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. The population density is high, with around 3486 people per dwelling approval. Looking ahead, Dee Why - North is projected to grow by approximately 3,489 residents by the year 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth in the area.

Dee Why - North has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of thirteen projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Casa Delmar, Dommar Dee Why, Lighthouse Precinct Dee Why, and 154-158 Pacific Parade Mixed Use Development. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Dee Why - North remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Dee Why - North has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 4.9%.

There are 11,994 residents employed, which is 0.7% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Dee Why - North is 72.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows lower representation at 3.5% versus the regional average of 5.3%. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data for the 12-month period ending June 2025 shows a decrease in labour force by 0.1%, while employment declined by 1.4%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase in employment over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Dee Why - North's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

Dee Why - North had a median taxpayer income of $58,285 and an average income of $87,558 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is among the highest incomes in Australia, compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $65,635 (median) and $98,599 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Dee Why - North ranked highly nationally, between the 70th and 83rd percentiles. The largest income segment comprised 38.5% earning $1,500-$2,999 weekly (7,314 residents), aligning with the regional average of 30.9%. High housing costs consumed 21.3% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 62nd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Dee Why - North features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Dee Why - North, as recorded in the latest Census, houses constituted 10.5% of dwellings while other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others made up 89.5%. In contrast, Sydney metropolitan area had 57.6% houses and 42.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dee Why - North stood at 20.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.2% and rented ones at 49.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,400, lower than Sydney's average of $3,000. Median weekly rent in Dee Why - North was $550 compared to Sydney's $592. Nationally, mortgage repayments averaged $1,863 and rents were $375.

Dee Why - North features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 64.0% of all households, consisting of 24.0% couples with children, 28.9% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 36.0%, with lone person households at 30.2% and group households making up 5.8% of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Dee Why - North shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates of 39.8% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and NSW's rate of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 27.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 31.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 13.6% and certificates for 18.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 6.6% in primary, 5.6% in tertiary, and 4.6% pursuing secondary education. Dee Why - North's 3 schools have a combined enrollment of 764 students, while the area exhibits above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1052). The educational mix includes 2 primary and 1 K-12 school. Local school capacity is limited at 4.0 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 16.2, leading many families to seek schooling in nearby areas.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis shows that there are currently 46 active public transport stops in the Dee Why - North area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totalling 75 individual routes. This network facilitates 8,427 weekly passenger trips combined.

The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 108 meters from their nearest stop. On average, there are 1,203 daily trips across all routes, which equates to approximately 183 weekly trips per individual stop.

Dee Why - North's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data for Dee Why - North shows very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. As of approximately June 20XX (specific date not provided), private health cover rate was exceptionally high at around 64% of the total population, which numbered 12,121 people. This is higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 71.5%.

Nationally, the average stands at 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions were asthma and mental health issues, affecting approximately 6.0% and 5.7% of residents respectively. Around 78.8% of residents reported being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.7%. The area has around 13.4% of residents aged 65 and over, totaling approximately 2,540 people, which is lower than Greater Sydney's figure of 17.8%. Health outcomes among seniors in Dee Why - North are particularly strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

Dee Why - North is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Dee Why-North has a high level of cultural diversity, with 39.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 49.5% born overseas. The predominant religion is Christianity, comprising 42.9% of the population. Notably, Buddhism is overrepresented in Dee Why-North at 6.0%, compared to 1.8% across Greater Sydney.

Regarding ancestry, the top groups are English (21.5%), Other (19.9%), and Australian (16.2%). There are notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Serbian is overrepresented at 1.6%, Spanish at 1.2%, and Russian at 0.7%.

Dee Why - North's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Dee Why - North's median age is nearly 36 years, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37, which is slightly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Dee Why - North has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (21.2%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.6%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 75 to 84 has increased from 3.8% to 4.6%, while the percentage of residents aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 8.3% to 7.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Dee Why - North's age profile. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 19%, adding 765 residents to reach a total of 4,791. Conversely, the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are expected to have reduced numbers.