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 9660 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 544 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9116 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9396 in June 2024 and an additional 88 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4854 persons per square kilometer, which ranks it in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl's growth rate of 6.0% since the 2021 Census exceeded both its SA4 region (3.2%) and SA3 area, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed 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 uses 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 by 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 home approvals annually. Between Financial Year 2021 (FY21) and FY25306 homes were approved, with 4 more approved in FY26 as of now. The average population growth per dwelling built over the past five financial years is 0.1 people.

This suggests that new housing supply has kept pace with or exceeded demand, providing ample buyer choices and creating capacity for future population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction value of new properties is $1,253,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY26 so far, $300,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, predominantly reflecting residential focus. Comparatively, Dee Why South - North Curl Curl has 127.0% more building activity per person than Greater Sydney as a whole. The new building activity consists of 18.0% detached houses and 82.0% medium to high-density housing, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 53.0% houses) suggests 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 indicates a highly mature market. Given stable or declining population projections, the area is expected to experience 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 has identified 15 projects likely impacting 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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AreaSearch assessment positions Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Dee Why South - North Curl Curl has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 3.3%.

As of June 2025, there are 5,719 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is high at 70.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Major employment sectors include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and construction. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs with an employment share 1.2 times the regional level, while transport, postal & warehousing has lower representation at 3.1% compared to the regional average of 5.3%.

Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels remained stable (0.0%) but employment declined by 0.9%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%. State-level data for NSW as of Nov-25 shows employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National forecasts from May-25 project national employment to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between sectors. 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's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $61,876 and an average of $92,953. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $69,679 (median) and $104,674 (average), based on a 12.61% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census 2021 income data ranks Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl between the 86th and 91st percentiles nationally for household, family, and personal incomes. Income analysis reveals 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 (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. 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 2016 Census, consisted of 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 dwellings at 33.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,000, aligning with Sydney metro's average. Median weekly rent was $573, compared to Sydney metro's $592. Nationally, Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher at $3,000 versus Australia's $1,863, and median weekly 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 comprise 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 make up 26.5%, with lone person households at 21.9% and group households comprising 4.7%. The median household size is 2.7 people, matching 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 a significant advantage with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW as of the latest data from 2021. Bachelor degrees are most common 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+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas comprise 12.8% and certificates make up 17.0%. Educational participation is notably high in the area, with 31.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of 2021 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 in Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl shows 40 active public transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by a total of 57 different routes, providing 1,186 weekly passenger trips combined. The accessibility to public transport is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located just 117 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 169 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 29 weekly trips per individual bus 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 for Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl shows very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 68% of the total population of 6,588 people, compared to 71.5% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.2 and 5.8% of residents respectively.

A total of 77.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.7% across 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 in line 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 has 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. The dominant religion in the area is Christianity, making up 46.9% of the population. Judaism is slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 0.4% versus 0.3%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (29.6%), Australian (21.7%), and Other (10.6%). Notably, French (1.0%) and Welsh (0.9%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.1% and 0.7%, respectively. South African ethnicity is similarly represented at 0.9%.

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 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 population aged 15-24 grew from 13.0% to 14.2%, while those aged 5-14 decreased from 13.1% to 10.8%. The 45-54 age group also declined from 16.1% to 14.2%. By 2041, projections indicate significant changes in the age composition of Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl. Notably, the 35-44 age group is expected to grow by 28%, reaching 1,656 people 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.