Cromer vs Dee Why Beach
Dee Why Beach scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dee Why Beach (1106) sits above Cromer (1104).
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Cromer and Dee Why Beach side by side
| Measure | Cromer | Dee Why Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,415,000 | – |
| Median unit | $686,000 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +5.3% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1150/wk | $1150/wk |
| Unit rent | $820/wk | $820/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1104 | 1106 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,030 | – |
| Median age | 41 | – |
| 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 vs Dee Why Beach: common questions
Does Cromer 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. 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.
Which is more walkable, Cromer or Dee Why Beach?
Dee Why Beach scores 100/100 on walkability vs 16/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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