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Dee Why

NSW 2099 • Greater Sydney

23,354
Population (2021)
$55,380
Median Income
3.05 km²
Area
$550/wk
Median Rent
Beach LifestyleSurf CultureNorthern BeachesUrban Convenience

About Dee Why

Dee Why is the unofficial capital of Sydney's Northern Beaches, a beachside centre where over 23,000 residents enjoy genuine coastal living and comprehensive urban amenities. The beach is excellent—a long stretch of golden sand with reliable surf. Recent development has added significant apartment stock around the town centre, transforming its character while maintaining beach town appeal.

Dee Why Grand shopping centre provides comprehensive retail, while the strip along Pittwater Road hosts cafes, restaurants, and beachy boutiques. The rock pool and lagoon are local treasures, and the surf club is a community institution. Dee Why attracts young professionals and families who want Northern Beaches lifestyle without Manly prices. It's the beaches for people who actually want to live there, not just visit.

Dee Why falls under postcode 2099 and is governed by Northern Beaches Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Manly electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2099
Urban Area
Manly - Warringah
LGA / Council
Northern Beaches
Federal Electorate
Mackellar
State Electorate
Manly
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.75°, 151.29°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
3.05 km²
Elevation
15m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Dee Why Plaza Howard Avenue Dee Why 2099 NSW
  • Woolworths
    37 Howard Avenue Dee Why 2099 NSW
  • ALDI
    15 - 19 Pacific Parade, Dee Why NSW 2099

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Dee Why by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Dee Why Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Dee Why" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$550
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,457
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.5%

88 state housing + 62 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
21,518
Census 2021
23,354
▲ 8.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$44,980
Income 2021
$55,380
▲ 23.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

⚖️ Compare Dee Why With

🏘️Manly
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🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 12,130
Born Overseas 10,429

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 1,372
  • 2. Brazil 985
  • 3. China 849
  • 4. Nepal 752
  • 5. India 738
  • 6. New Zealand 602
  • 7. Philippines 541
  • 8. South Africa 298
  • 9. Italy 262
  • 10. Thailand 206

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 7,028
Australian 5,233
Irish 2,134
Scottish 1,805
Italian 1,604
Chinese 987
German 859
Filipino 720
Indian 581
Dutch 475

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

6,827
Both parents born in Australia
12,634
Both parents born overseas
2,973
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
41.2%
Christianity
40.8%
Buddhism
4.7%
Hinduism
4.4%
Islam
1.5%
Sikhism
1.0%
Judaism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,481 (6.3%)
5-14 years
2,024 (8.7%)
15-19 years
864 (3.7%)
20-24 years
1,464 (6.3%)
25-34 years
4,932 (21.1%)
35-44 years
4,196 (18.0%)
45-54 years
3,037 (13.0%)
55-64 years
2,544 (10.9%)
65-74 years
1,589 (6.8%)
75-84 years
862 (3.7%)
85+ years
355 (1.5%)

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