Cromer vs Dee Why
Cromer (median $2,415,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Dee Why ($2,828,000). Over the past year, Cromer (+5.3%) ran 5.6 percentage points ahead of Dee Why (-0.3%) on house-price growth.
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Cromer and Dee Why side by side
| Measure | Cromer | Dee Why |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,415,000 | $2,828,000 |
| Median unit | $686,000 | $427,680 |
| House price change, 12 months | +5.3% | -0.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1150/wk | $1150/wk |
| Unit rent | $820/wk | $820/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 50.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 47.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1104 | 1107 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 50 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,030 | 23,354 |
| Median age | 41 | 36 |
| 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
Dee Why 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 (1107) sits above Cromer (1104). Cromer skews owner-occupied (78%), Dee Why runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
- For buyers
- Cromer is the lower entry point at $2,415,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Cromer carries both higher gross yield (2.48% vs 2.11%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Dee Why edges out on average school ICSEA (1107 vs 1104). Cromer also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Cromer vs Dee Why: common questions
Is Cromer or Dee Why cheaper to buy in?
Cromer has the lower median house price at $2,415,000, roughly 15% below Dee Why ($2,828,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Cromer or Dee Why?
Over the past 12 months, Cromer grew +5.3% vs -0.3% in Dee Why, a gap of 5.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Cromer or Dee Why have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dee Why scores 1107 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?
Dee Why 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Cromer or Dee Why?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.48% in Cromer vs 2.11% in Dee Why. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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