Is Avalon Beach or Dee Why more expensive?

Dee Why has the higher median house price ($2.92M) compared with $2.88M in Avalon Beach.

Which is better for renters — Avalon Beach or Dee Why?

Median weekly rent is $1200/wk in Avalon Beach and $800/wk in Dee Why, making Dee Why the more affordable rental market.

Is Avalon Beach or Dee Why at higher flood risk?

Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.

How many schools are in Avalon Beach vs Dee Why?

Avalon Beach has 3 schools in the postcode, and Dee Why has 7. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Avalon Beach vs Dee Why: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Dee Why is $400/wk cheaper per week to rent; Dee Why has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Northern Beaches

Avalon Beach

2107

Northern Beaches

Dee Why

2099

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Avalon Beach (2107) and Dee Why (2099) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Avalon Beach	Dee Why
SAFETYSafety Avalon Beach leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B+▲(1)	B-(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	22.4%▲	53.6%
FAMILYFamily Dee Why leads on 2 of 3
Sub-grade	C-(0)	C+▲(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10▲	9/10
Schools in postcode	3	7▲
FINANCEFinance Dee Why leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C(0)	B-▲(0)
Median house price	$2.88M	$2.92M
Median unit price	$1.15M	$940K
Median weekly rent	$1200/wk	$800/wk
Annual price growth	+2.7%	+12.5%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle Avalon Beach leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+▲(0)	C-(0)
Walkability percentile	58▲	14

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Avalon Beach if...

Avalon Beach leads on Safety, Lifestyle
You want a lower entry price for a house
Socio-economic advantage score matters to you

Choose Dee Why if...

Dee Why leads on Family, Finance
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
School options within walking distance matter

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Common questions

Is Avalon Beach or Dee Why more expensive?: Dee Why has the higher median house price ($2.92M) compared with $2.88M in Avalon Beach.
Which is better for renters — Avalon Beach or Dee Why?: Median weekly rent is $1200/wk in Avalon Beach and $800/wk in Dee Why, making Dee Why the more affordable rental market.
Is Avalon Beach or Dee Why at higher flood risk?: Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Avalon Beach vs Dee Why?: Avalon Beach has 3 schools in the postcode, and Dee Why has 7. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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