Dee Why - North

Population growth drivers in Dee Why - North are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Dee Why - North's population is around 19,010 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,194 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,816. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 18,997 in June 2024 and an additional 15 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 9,139 persons per square kilometer, which places Dee Why - North in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Dee Why - North's growth of 6.7% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (3.2%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 68.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends project an above median growth, with Dee Why - North expected to expand by 3,491 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 18.3% in total over the 17 years.

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. In FY26, up until now, 5 dwellings have been approved. On average, around 3.4 people moved into the area each year for every dwelling built during these five years.

This significant demand outpaces supply, typically exerting upward pressure on property prices and intensifying competition among buyers. New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $349,000. This financial year has seen $6.0 million in commercial development approvals, indicating limited focus on commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney's averages, Dee Why - North has slightly more development activity, with 14.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. However, building activity has slowed in recent years and remains below national averages, suggesting possible planning constraints or market maturity.

Recent construction comprises 13.0% detached houses and 87.0% townhouses or apartments, favouring higher-density living which creates more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. As of now, there are approximately 3486 people per dwelling approval in the area. By 2041, Dee Why - North is projected to grow by 3,478 residents, according to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. If current development rates persist, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Dee Why - North has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 40thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified thirteen projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include Casa Delmar, Northern Beaches Coast Walk, 154-158 Pacific Parade Mixed Use Development, and Hamptons by Rose. The following list details those most relevant.

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Dee Why - North shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Dee Why - North has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 5.8%. There are 11,956 residents employed, which is 1.6% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation stands at 77.7%, above Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 35.6% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services.

Transport, postal & warehousing has lower representation at 3.5% compared to the regional average of 5.3%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the difference between working population and resident population counts. Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, labour force decreased by 0.4%, while employment fell by 2.3%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 1.8 percentage points. Conversely, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Dee Why - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 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

The Dee Why - North SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $62,182 and an average of $86,974 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is among the highest incomes in Australia, compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $67,691 (median) and $94,680 (average). According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family, and personal incomes in Dee Why - North rank highly nationally, between the 70th and 83rd percentiles. The largest income segment comprises 38.5% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (7,318 residents), aligning with regional trends where this cohort represents 30.9%. High housing costs consume 21.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 61st 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

The dwelling structure in Dee Why - North, as per the latest Census, consisted of 10.5% houses and 89.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dee Why - North was at 20.1%, with the rest being mortgaged (30.2%) or rented (49.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,400, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $550, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Dee Why - North's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 64.0% of all households, including 24.0% couples with children, 28.9% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 36.0%, with lone person households at 30.2% and group households comprising 5.8%. 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 at 39.8%, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and NSW's rate of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 27.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, 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% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 6.6% in primary education, 5.6% in tertiary education, and 4.6% pursuing secondary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 58 active transport stops operating within Dee Why - North. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totalling 76 individual routes that provide 9,129 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 108 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode at 67%, followed by bus at 19% and walking at 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.8 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 35.6% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 1,304 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 157 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

AreaSearch's assessment shows Dee Why - North has low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are outstanding. Approximately 63% of the total population (12,033 people) have private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.0 and 5.7% of residents respectively. 78.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. 13.4% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,541 people), lower than the 15.3% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors align with national rankings.

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% speaking a language other than English at home and 49.5% born overseas. Christianity is the dominant religion in Dee Why-North, comprising 42.9% of its population. Notably, Buddhism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 6.0% vs 4.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (21.5%), Other (19.9%), and Australian (16.2%). Significant differences exist in the representation of Serbian (1.6% vs regional 0.5%), Spanish (1.2% vs 0.6%), and French (0.9% vs 0.5%) ethnic groups.

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

Dee Why - North's median age is nearly 36 years, closely matching Greater Sydney's average of 37. It is slightly below the Australian median age 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 25-34 concentration is notably higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 3.8% to 4.6% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 8.3% to 7.6%. Demographic projections indicate significant changes in Dee Why - North's age profile by 2041. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow strongly at a rate of 19%, adding 762 residents to reach a total of 4,791. In contrast, both the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups are expected to decrease in number.