Dee Why

NSW 2099 · Northern Beaches

Beautiful NSW coastal lifestyle with beaches & relaxed vibes.

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Overall Livability
5.8 /10
Fair
$1.50M
Median House
$550/wk
Weekly Rent
23,354
Population
+7.0%
1yr Growth

Postcode — Dee Why, NSW

2099

The postcode for Dee Why is 2099. Dee Why is a suburb in Northern Beaches, NSW, Australia, with a population of 23,354 residents. See all suburbs in postcode 2099

About Dee Why

Beautiful NSW coastal lifestyle with beaches & relaxed vibes.

Dee Why is a stunning coastal suburb on the NSW coast, prized for its beaches, ocean lifestyle, surf culture and holiday-town feel with modern amenities.

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Great for

  • Public Transport
  • Lifestyle & Dining
  • Nightlife

Consider if important

  • Affordability
Popular with Singles · Professionals · Retirees · Students

Livability

How Dee Why scores across the categories that matter most.

5.8 /10
Fair overall
Safety
5.5
Schools
6.3
Public Transport
8.4
Lifestyle & Dining
10.0
Affordability
3.0
Community
5.0
Infrastructure
6.0
Parks & Green Space
6.0
Nightlife
10.0

Livability scores are SuburbReviews' own 0–10 estimates derived from a mix of public data and community input — a guide, not an official rating.

Local Facilities

15
parks
20
cafes
25
restaurants
8
bars
4
schools

Property Market

$1.50M
Median House
$900k
Median Unit
$550/wk
Median Rent
+7.0%
1 Year Growth
+42.0%
5 Year Growth

Median prices shown are indicative estimates only and not sourced from an official Valuer-General dataset for this state — treat as a rough guide.

Safety in Dee Why

5.5/10 · Fair
5.5/10
Safety Score
30 /1k
Crime rate per 1,000 residents
stable
Crime trend

Demographics

Population 23,354
Median Age 36 years
Families 66.1%
Owner Occupiers 50.2%
Renters 47.3%

Best Suited For

Families with Kids
5
Professionals
7
Retirees
6
Singles
7
Students
6

Population, median age, weekly rent, tenure and family figures from the ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2021.

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Schools in Dee Why

4 nearby

School details (ICSEA, enrolments, sector) from ACARA — School Profile & School Location 2025. ICSEA is a measure of socio-educational advantage; the star rating shown is derived from the ICSEA percentile.

Getting around Dee Why

8.4/10 transport score
116 bus/coach stops

Lines serving Dee Why

Bus
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116 stops in Dee Why

Bus 116
  • Campbell Av At Heron Pl
  • Campbell Av At Heron Pl
  • Dee Why B-Line
  • Dee Why B-Line, Pittwater Rd
  • Dee Why B-Line, Pittwater Rd
  • Dee Why Grand Shopping Centre, Pacific Pde
  • Dee Why Grand Shopping Centre, Pacific Pde
  • Dee Why Public School, Regent St
  • Dee Why Public School, Regent St
  • Dee Why RSL Club, Pittwater Rd
  • Dee Why RSL Club, Pittwater Rd
  • Dee Why Shops, Pittwater Rd
  • Dee Why Shops, Pittwater Rd
  • Fisher Rd At Ilikai Pl
  • Fisher Rd At Lismore Av
  • Fisher Rd At Lismore Av
  • Fisher Rd At McIntosh Rd
  • Fisher Rd At McIntosh Rd
  • Fisher Rd At Regent St
  • Fisher Rd At Regent St
  • Fisher Rd At Tor Rd
  • Fisher Rd At Tor Rd
  • Fisher Rd Before St David Av
  • Fisher Rd Before St David Av
  • Fisher Rd Near Ilikai Pl
  • Fisher Rd Opp Ilikai Pl
  • Griffin Rd After Boronia St
  • Griffin Rd After Boronia St
  • Griffin Rd After Headland Rd
  • Griffin Rd After Headland Rd
  • Griffin Rd At Boronia St
  • Griffin Rd At Boronia St
  • Griffin Rd At Tasman St
  • Griffin Rd At Tasman St
  • Howard Av After Pittwater Rd
  • Howard Av After The Strand
  • Howard Av After The Strand
  • Howard Av At Avon Rd
  • Howard Av At Avon Rd
  • Howard Av At Clyde Rd
  • Howard Av At Clyde Rd
  • Howard Av Before Pittwater Rd
  • Howard Av Near Avon Rd
  • Howard Av Near Pittwater Rd
  • Howard Av Opp Walter Gors Park
  • Lismore Av After Pittwater Rd
  • Lismore Av After Pittwater Rd
  • McIntosh Rd At Vale Av
  • McIntosh Rd At Victor Rd
  • McIntosh Rd At Victor Rd
  • McIntosh Rd Near Vale Av
  • McIntosh Rd Near Victor Rd
  • McIntosh Rd Opp Vale Av
  • Oaks Av Before The Strand
  • Oaks Av Before The Strand
  • Pacific Pde At Avon Rd
  • Pacific Pde At Avon Rd
  • Pacific Pde At The Crescent
  • Pacific Pde At The Crescent
  • Pacific Pde At The Strand
  • Pacific Pde At The Strand
  • Pacific Pde Opp Avon Rd
  • Pacific Pde Opp Dee Why Market
  • Pacific Pde Opp Dee Why Market
  • Pacific Pde Opp Sturdee Pde
  • Pacific Pde Opp Sturdee Pde
  • Pacific Pde Opp The Crescent
  • Pacific Pde Opp Wheeler Pde
  • Pacific Pde Opp Wheeler Pde
  • Pittwater House School, South Creek Rd
  • Pittwater Rd After Pacific Pde
  • Pittwater Rd After Pacific Pde
  • Pittwater Rd At Hawkesbury Av
  • Pittwater Rd At Hawkesbury Av
  • Pittwater Rd At Lismore Av
  • Pittwater Rd At Lismore Av
  • Pittwater Rd At May Rd
  • Pittwater Rd At May Rd
  • Pittwater Rd Before South Creek Rd
  • Pittwater Rd Before South Creek Rd
  • Pittwater Rd Opp Lismore Av
  • Pittwater Rd Opp Lismore Av
  • Pittwater Rd Opp Pacific Pde
  • Pittwater Rd Opp Pacific Pde
  • Quirk St At Tango Av
  • Quirk St At Tango Av
  • Regent St At Westminster Av
  • Regent St At Westminster Av
  • South Creek Rd After Pittwater Rd
  • South Creek Rd After Pittwater Rd
  • South Creek Rd Opp Pittwater House School
  • St Kevin's Primary School, Oaks Av
  • St Kevin's Primary School, Oaks Av
  • St Luke's Grammar School, Headland Rd
  • St Luke's Grammar School, Headland Rd
  • St Luke's Grammar School, Quirk St
  • St Luke's Grammar School, Quirk St
  • Sturdee Pde After Pittwater Rd
  • Sturdee Pde After Pittwater Rd
  • The Strand After Pacific Pde
  • The Strand After Pacific Pde
  • The Strand At Pacific Pde
  • The Strand At Pacific Pde
  • Walter Gors Park, Howard Av
  • Walter Gors Park, Howard Av
  • Westminster Av After Lismore Av
  • Westminster Av After Lismore Av
  • Wheeler Pde After Pacific Pde
  • Wheeler Pde After Pacific Pde
  • Wheeler Pde At Headland Rd
  • Wheeler Pde At Headland Rd
  • Wheeler Pde At Pacific Pde
  • Wheeler Pde At Pacific Pde
  • Wheeler Pde At The Crescent
  • Wheeler Pde At The Crescent
  • Wheeler Pde Opp The Crescent

Public transport data from Transport for NSW Open Data (Greater Sydney GTFS, CC BY 4.0). Covers the Greater Sydney network; route lines show the network passing through the suburb, not timetables. Stops are matched to this suburb using ABS 2021 suburb (SAL) boundaries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the postcode for Dee Why?

Dee Why is in postcode 2099, in NSW, Australia.

Where is Dee Why?

Dee Why is a suburb in NSW, within the Northern Beaches local government area, Australia.

Is Dee Why a good place to live?

Dee Why has an overall livability score of 5.8 out of 10 on SuburbReviews, based on safety, schools, transport, lifestyle and affordability. See the full breakdown and resident reviews on this page.