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

AreaSearch's analysis shows Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl had a population of 9,455 as of May 2026. This is an increase of 339 people from the 2021 Census figure of 9,116. The change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 9,455 in June 2025 and 87 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 4,751 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 71.7% of recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for covered SA2 areas, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for uncovered areas. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, the area is expected to grow by 195 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 2.1% over the 16 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. Between FY2021 and FY2025306 homes were approved, with a further 14 approved in FY2026 as of the current date. Over these five years, an average of 0.1 people per year moved to the area for each dwelling built, indicating that new supply has kept pace with or exceeded demand.

The average construction cost value of new properties is $541,000, suggesting a focus on the premium market and high-end developments. In FY2026, $300,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, predominantly reflecting residential development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Dee Why South - North Curl Curl has 123% more building activity per capita. New building activity comprises 18% detached houses and 82% medium to high-density housing. This shift from the area's existing housing stock (currently 53% houses) indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles and demand for diverse, affordable housing options. With around 689 people per dwelling approval, Dee Why South - North Curl Curl exhibits a highly mature market.

AreaSearch quarterly estimates project that the area will gain 195 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 42ndth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Northern Beaches Coast Walk, Casa Delmar, Havana Dee Why, and North Curl Curl Mixed-Use Development. The following list 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 3.9%, yet recent job losses have affected its comparative national standing

Dee Why South - North Curl Curl has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. As of December 2025, the unemployment rate is 3.9%. In this period, 5675 residents are employed while the area's unemployment rate is 0.2% lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Workforce participation stands at 74.2%, higher than Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Census data shows that 47.6% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (1.2 times the regional level), health care & social assistance, and construction. However, transport, postal & warehousing has lower representation at 3.1% compared to the regional average of 5.3%.

Over the year to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.2%, alongside a 1.5% employment decline, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, May-25 project national employment growth at 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, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 2023 on Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl SA2. The median income among taxpayers was $66,013, with an average of $92,333. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $72,826 (median) and $101,862 (average). Census 2021 income data shows Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl ranking highly nationally for household, family, and personal incomes, between the 86th and 91st percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 31.3% of residents earn $4000+ weekly, contrasting with the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. The substantial proportion of high earners indicates strong economic capacity in the suburb. High housing costs consume 16.8% of income, but disposable income remains at the 90th percentile. 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl, as per the latest Census, consisted of 52.7% houses and 47.3% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl was at 32.3%, with the rest either mortgaged at 34.1% or rented at 33.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent was $573, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,000 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were 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% that are couples with children, 23.4% that are couples without children, and 10.0% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 26.5%, with lone person households at 21.9% and group households comprising 4.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, which matches 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. As of the latest data, 42.5% of residents aged 15 years and over have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% statewide. Bachelor degrees are most common at 29.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, 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. 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

Public transport analysis indicates 43 active stops operating within Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl. These stops are served by a mix of buses, with 57 individual routes providing 1,588 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 117 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to the area's residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode at 80%, followed by bus at 9% and walking at 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 47.6% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 226 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 36 weekly trips per 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 exceptional results for Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The area's private health cover rate is notably high at approximately 67% of its total population of 6,315 people, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Nationally, the average is 55.7%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent conditions in the area, affecting 6.2% and 5.8% of residents respectively. Conversely, 77.9% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. The area has a senior population (aged 65 and over) of 1,400 people, comprising 14.8% of its total population. Health outcomes among seniors in the area are strong, broadly aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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 cultural diversity level higher than most local areas, with 16.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 31.9% born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion in Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl, comprising 46.9%. Judaism, however, had an overrepresentation of 0.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups were English at 29.6% (higher than the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 21.7%, and Other at 10.6% (lower than the regional average of 16.0%). Notable divergences included French at 1.0% (vs regional 0.5%), Welsh at 0.9% (vs regional 0.4%), and South Australian at 0.9% (vs regional 0.5%).

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 is close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 years (13.7%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 years (13.6%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the 55 to 64 age group grew from 12.6% to 13.7%, while the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 7.1% to 8.1%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 16.1% to 13.6% and the 5 to 14 age group dropped from 13.1% to 10.6%. By 2041, Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl is expected to see significant shifts in its age composition, with the 35 to 44 group projected to grow by 32% (411 people), reaching 1,698 from 1,286. Meanwhile, both the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups are expected to have reduced numbers.