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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl's population is around 9,461 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 345 people (3.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,116 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,396 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 88 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,754 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly-sought resource. Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl's 3.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (3.2%), along with the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 63.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, lower quartile growth of national areas is anticipated, with the area expected to grow by 222 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 1.7% 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 FY2021 to FY2025, around 306 homes were approved, with another six approved in FY2026 so far. On average, about 0.1 person per year moves to the area for each dwelling built during these years.

This suggests that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction cost of new properties is around $541,000, indicating a focus on premium developments. In FY2026, commercial approvals totaling $300,000 have been registered, reflecting a predominantly residential focus in the area. Compared to Greater Sydney, Dee Why South-North Curl Curl has 127% more building activity per person. New building activity comprises 18% detached houses and 82% medium-high density housing, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a shift from the area's current housing composition of 53% houses.

With around 689 people per dwelling approval, Dee Why South-North Curl Curl indicates a mature market. By 2041, the population is forecasted to grow by approximately 157 residents (AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond projections.

Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 45thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects that could affect this region. Notable ones include Northern Beaches Coast Walk, Casa Delmar, Havana Dee Why, and North Curl Curl Mixed-Use Development. The following list details those expected to be 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 strongly represented. Its unemployment rate is 4.0%. As of September 2025, there are 5656 residents employed, which is below the Greater Sydney rate of 4.2%, but with higher participation at 75.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%.

According to Census responses in this area, 47.6% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical services (1.2 times the regional level), health care & social assistance, and construction. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows lower representation at 3.1% compared to the regional average of 5.3%. Over the year ending September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.5%, employment declined by 2.0%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.4 percentage points.

National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Dee Why South - North Curl Curl's employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to its current employment mix.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $66,013 and 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 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $71,862 (median) and $100,514 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl rank highly nationally, 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%. A substantial proportion of high earners (43.4% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout the suburb. High housing costs consume 16.8% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 90th percentile nationally. 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 stood at 32.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.1% and rented ones at 33.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in the area was $573, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,000 than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 26.5%, with lone person households at 21.9% and group households making up 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 shows notable superiority over broader benchmarks. As of 2016 data, 42.5% of residents aged 15 and above held university qualifications, compared to the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. This significant educational advantage is led by bachelor degrees at 29.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.8% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 12.8% and certificates for 17.0%.

Educational participation is high in the area, with 31.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of 2016 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

Public transport analysis indicates 43 active stops operating within Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl. These stops are served by a mix of buses along 57 individual routes, facilitating 1,588 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically situated 117 meters from the nearest stop. As primarily residential, most commuters travel outward. Car remains dominant at 80%, followed by bus at 9% and walking at 5%. Average vehicle ownership per dwelling stands at 1.3.

Notably, 47.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census). Service frequency averages 226 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 36 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 based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with very low prevalence across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 67% of the total population (6,319 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most common conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.2 and 5.8% respectively, while 77.9% report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 74.6% in Greater Sydney.

The area has 14.0% of residents aged 65 and over (1,325 people), lower than the 15.3% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, broadly in line with national rankings.

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 was found to have a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 16.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 31.9% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl, comprising 46.9% of people. However, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 0.4% of the population versus 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are 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 are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.5%, 0.4%, and 0.5% 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, closely matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl has a higher percentage of residents aged 55-64 (13.5%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (13.4%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 increased from 13.0% to 14.2%, while the proportions of those aged 5-14 decreased from 13.1% to 10.8% and those aged 45-54 decreased from 16.1% to 14.2%. By 2041, Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl is projected to experience significant changes in its age composition. The number of residents aged 35-44 is expected to grow by 31%, reaching 1,656 from 1,267. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 54% of the projected growth. Conversely, declines in population are projected for residents aged 0-4 and 5-14.