Dee Why - North

The area is noticeably younger than the state average, and it has a much lower proportion of children and seniors than most similar places. A high number of residents are in de facto relationships, well above the national figure.

Nearly half of the population was born overseas, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there are also significant Italian and Irish roots.

Language diversity is high, with 37.8% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national average. About 5.2% of residents speak little or no English.

About 40% of the community reports having no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 40.4%.

The workforce is highly qualified, with 36.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Year 12 completion is also far above the state and national figures.

Incomes are generally high, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,055, which is well above the national figure. About 26% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthy; the proportion of people with long-term health conditions is much lower than in most areas and well below the national average.

Unpaid work and volunteering are much lower here than in most similar areas. This includes a lower rate of people providing unpaid care and a smaller share of volunteers.

First Nations residents in the area have a much higher typical personal income and Year 12 completion rate than the state and national averages. The unemployment rate for this group is also well below the national figure.

Homes are smaller than average, with only 2.2 people per dwelling. About 30% of people live alone, which is well above the state average.

Apartments dominate the landscape, with 87.1% of homes being flats. Renting is far more common than in most areas, and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure.

The area is very connected, with a much higher rate of public transport use and working from home than the national average. About 12% of homes do not have a motor vehicle.

The population is highly mobile, with 55.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national figure, consistent with a high number of recent overseas arrivals.

A very high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, far above the national average. Many residents work in professional roles, health care, or retail.

The area is overall quite advantaged, particularly in terms of education and job skills. Since 2021, the population has grown by 7.9%, which is a little above the state rate.

The local climate is much wetter than the New South Wales average, with significantly higher annual rainfall. Average temperatures are slightly lower than the state average.

This is a walker's paradise with a very high walkability score. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, and groceries.