NSW2099· Pop. 23,354Northern Beaches

DEE WHY

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

50

Liveability score

79

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$1,250,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

3.6%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-19.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

2.2%

modelled estimate

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DEE WHY shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$875/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+4.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-7.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.31%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

-2.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

46 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$950k
2021
$1.38m
2022
$1.1m
2023
$1.9m
2024
$1.83m
2025
$1.55m
2026
$1.25m

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

DEE WHY is a metropolitan NSW suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 3.6% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,187/wk

$76k taxable p.a.

Renters

37.2%

58.5% owner-occupier

Median age

38.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.4%

Population growth

+1.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

17.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

81%

15% apartments

Degree qualified

44.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

25.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

520 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

21.7%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

14.8 km

Middle ring

Days on market

28 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

57.9%

Balanced market

Walkability

71 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

2.0 km

Coastal

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,002/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2099

🏫7 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚1 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (7)

Curl Curl North Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1116(88%)
699 students19:1 student–teacher48% girls47% top SEA quarter

St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1091(82%)
247 students15:1 student–teacher52% girls36% top SEA quarter

Cromer Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1091(82%)
468 students14:1 student–teacher49% girls33% top SEA quarter

St Kevin's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1085(80%)
178 students17:1 student–teacher50% girls29% top SEA quarter

Narraweena Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1059(72%)
511 students19:1 student–teacher50% girls26% top SEA quarter

Dee Why Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1028(59%)
478 students16:1 student–teacher48% girls16% top SEA quarter

Karuna Montessori School

Independent · Yrs K · Major Cities

4 students1:1 student–teacher25% girls

🎓Secondary (2)

Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1217(99%)
766 students13:1 student–teacher40% girls79% top SEA quarter

Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1056(71%)
1,157 students13:1 student–teacher47% girls24% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

St Luke's Grammar School

Independent · Yrs K-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1178(98%)
1,481 students12:1 student–teacher49% girls71% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

Fisher Road School

Government · Yrs U · Major Cities

ICSEA 1050(68%)
62 students5:1 student–teacher27% girls28% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe
95/ 100

0.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Above average
1097ICSEA · national avg 1000

10 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
54/ 100
🚆 2 train🚃 1 tram🚌 21 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

34

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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