Dee Why vs Narraweena
Narraweena (median $2,475,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Dee Why ($2,828,000). Over the past year, Narraweena (+10.7%) ran 11.0 percentage points ahead of Dee Why (-0.3%) on house-price growth.
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Dee Why and Narraweena side by side
| Measure | Dee Why | Narraweena |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,828,000 | $2,475,000 |
| Median unit | $427,680 | $427,680 |
| House price change, 12 months | -0.3% | +10.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1150/wk | $1150/wk |
| Unit rent | $820/wk | $820/wk |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 47.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1107 | 1102 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 12 |
| Transit score | 50 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 23,354 | 6,971 |
| Median age | 36 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1125 mm | 1216 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.7°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 (100/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dee Why (1107) sits above Narraweena (1102). Narraweena skews owner-occupied (60%), Dee Why runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
- For buyers
- Narraweena is the lower entry point at $2,475,000 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Narraweena carries both higher gross yield (2.42% 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 1102).
Dee Why vs Narraweena: common questions
Is Dee Why or Narraweena cheaper to buy in?
Narraweena has the lower median house price at $2,475,000, roughly 12% 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, Dee Why or Narraweena?
Over the past 12 months, Narraweena grew +10.7% vs -0.3% in Dee Why, a gap of 11.0 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 Dee Why or Narraweena have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dee Why scores 1107 vs 1102 in Narraweena. 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, Dee Why or Narraweena?
Dee Why scores 100/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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, Dee Why or Narraweena?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.42% in Narraweena 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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