Cromer Heights vs Dee Why Beach
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dee Why Beach (1106) sits above Cromer Heights (1104).
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Cromer Heights and Dee Why Beach side by side
| Measure | Cromer Heights | Dee Why Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1150/wk | $1150/wk |
| Unit rent | $820/wk | $820/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1104 | 1106 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 100 |
| Transit score | – | 20 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1125 mm | 1125 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Dee Why Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1104).
Cromer Heights vs Dee Why Beach: common questions
Does Cromer Heights or Dee Why Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dee Why Beach scores 1106 vs 1104 in Cromer Heights. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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