Dee Why

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 36. It is a popular spot for young adults, though there are far fewer children and seniors than in most similar areas.

Born overseas, 44.7% of residents bring a strong international presence to the area, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there are significant numbers of people from China, Nepal, and India.

Language diversity is high, with 34.1% of people using a language other than English at home, which is well above the state average. Consequently, it is one of the areas with the highest proportion of people who speak little or no English.

About 41.2% of residents report having no religion, a figure well above the New South Wales average. Christianity remains the second most common affiliation at 40.8%.

Dee Why is highly qualified, with 36.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure and is reflected in a very high rate of Year 12 completion at 73.6%.

Earnings are much higher than in most similar areas, with typical personal weekly incomes reaching $1,065. This is well above the national figure of $805, and 27.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with only 20.2% reporting a long-term health condition. The number of people needing help with daily activities is also lower than in most areas.

Community participation in unpaid work is lower than usual, with fewer volunteers and fewer people performing significant amounts of unpaid housework compared to the state and national figures.

The First Nations community here is smaller than in most areas, but those present have personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates that are far above the state and national averages.

Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.3 people per dwelling, and nearly 30% of residents live alone. This is consistent with a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most other areas.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 81.9% of homes, while detached houses are far less common than across Australia. Renting is very popular at 47.3%, and typical weekly rents of $550 are among the highest for this level.

Public transport use is well above the national average, and 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Working from home is also very common, with 32.3% of the workforce doing so.

The community is highly mobile, with 53.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 22.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Working or looking for work is very common here, with a rate far above the state average. The workforce is largely professional, with high concentrations in health care, retail, and technical services.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and groceries. Health services are also highly accessible, with 97.3% of homes within a short walk.