Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl

An assessment of population growth drivers in Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl's population is around 9,660 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 544 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,116 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,396 in June 2024 and an additional 88 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,854 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl's growth of 6.0% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region's 3.2%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 63.1% 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 by this data, 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. Based on demographic trends and latest annual ERP population numbers, the area is expected to grow by 222 persons to 2041, reflecting a reduction of 0.4% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl when compared nationally

Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl has seen approximately 61 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 306 homes were approved, with an additional 5 approved in FY26 so far. On average, 0.1 people moved to the area per dwelling built over these years, indicating that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand and providing ample buyer choice for population growth.

The average construction cost value of new properties is $541,000, suggesting a focus on premium developments in the area. This financial year has seen $300,000 in commercial approvals, predominantly residential. Compared to Greater Sydney, Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl has 127% more building activity per person, offering buyers greater choice. The new building activity comprises 18% detached houses and 82% medium and high-density housing, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift from the area's existing housing (53% houses) reflects decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles. With around 689 people per dwelling approval, it indicates a highly mature market with stable or declining population projections, reducing housing demand pressures for potential buyers.

With population projections showing stability or decline, Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 15 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Northern Beaches Coast Walk, Casa Delmar, Havana Dee Why, and North Curl Curl Mixed-Use Development. The following details those most relevant:.

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The employment landscape in Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl presents a mixed picture: unemployment remains low at 4.0%, yet recent job losses have affected its comparative national standing

Dee Why South - North Curl Curl has a highly educated workforce with professional services being well-represented. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 4.0%.

The area's employment rate is 0.2% lower than Greater Sydney's at 4.2%, and workforce participation is higher at 70.3%. Residents are predominantly employed in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and construction sectors. Professional & technical jobs are particularly specialized here, with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing has lower representation at 3.1% compared to the regional average of 5.3%.

Over the year to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.5%, and employment declined by 2.0%, leading to a 1.4 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. Meanwhile, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's projections indicate national employment will grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Dee Why South - North Curl Curl's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.2% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl SA2's median income among taxpayers was $61,876 with an average of $92,953. Nationally, this is extremely high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $69,679 (median) and $104,674 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes rank highly in Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl, between the 86th and 91st percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals the largest segment comprises 31.3% earning $4000+ weekly (3,023 residents), contrasting with the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. The substantial proportion of high earners (43.4% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout this suburb. High housing costs consume 16.8% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 90th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl, as evaluated at the Census conducted 26 August 2016, comprised 52.7% houses and 47.3% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 57.6% houses and 42.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl was 32.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.1% and rented ones at 33.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, aligning with Sydney metro's average. Median weekly rent was $573, compared to Sydney metro's $3,000 and $592 respectively. Nationally, Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl's median monthly mortgage repayment was higher at $1,863, while median weekly rent was substantially above the national figure of $375.

Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 73.5% of all households, including 39.2% couples with children, 23.4% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 26.5%, with lone person households at 21.9% and group households comprising 4.7%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl is notable, with 42.5% of residents aged 15 years and over holding university qualifications as of 2021, compared to the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 29.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 29.8% of residents holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 12.8% and certificates at 17.0%. Educational participation is high, with 31.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest data.

This includes 9.6% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 6.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 40 active stops operating within Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl. These are mixed bus stops serviced by 57 routes providing 1,186 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is excellent with residents typically 117 meters from nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 169 daily trips across all routes, equating to approximately 29 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results for Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl area, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 68% of the total population (6,588 people), compared to 71.5% in Greater Sydney and 55.3% nationally. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.2 and 5.8% of residents respectively, while 77.9% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.7% in Greater Sydney.

The area has 14.0% of residents aged 65 and over (1,353 people), lower than the 17.8% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 16.8% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 31.9% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl, comprising 46.9% of people. However, Judaism showed an overrepresentation at 0.4%, compared to 0.3% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups were English at 29.6%, Australian at 21.7%, and Other at 10.6%. Notably, French (1.0%), Welsh (0.9%), and South African (0.9%) ethnicities had higher representations compared to regional averages of 1.1%, 0.7%, and 0.9% respectively.

Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl as of 2021 is 38 years, similar to Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (13.5%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (13.4%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the population aged 15-24 increased from 13.0% to 14.2%, while the 5-14 age group decreased from 13.1% to 10.8%. The 45-54 age group also saw a decline, from 16.1% to 14.2%. By 2041, significant shifts in age composition are projected for Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl. Notably, the 35-44 age group is expected to grow by 28%, reaching 1,656 from 1,294. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 55% of projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 5-14 age cohorts.