Is Brookvale or Dee Why more expensive?

Dee Why has the higher median house price ($2.92M) compared with $2.30M in Brookvale.

Which is better for renters — Brookvale or Dee Why?

Median weekly rent is $820/wk in Brookvale and $800/wk in Dee Why, making Dee Why the more affordable rental market.

Is Brookvale 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 Brookvale vs Dee Why?

Brookvale has 5 schools in the postcode, and Dee Why has 7. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Brookvale vs Dee Why: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Dee Why commands a $625K premium on median property price over Brookvale; Dee Why has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

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

Northern Beaches

Brookvale

2100

Northern Beaches

Dee Why

2099

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Brookvale (2100) and Dee Why (2099) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Brookvale	Dee Why
SAFETYSafety Dee Why leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C-(0)	B-▲(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	56.4%	53.6%▲
FAMILYFamily Brookvale leads on 2 of 3
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	C+(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10▲	9/10
Schools in postcode	5	7▲
FINANCEFinance Dee Why leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-(0)	B-▲(0)
Median house price	$2.30M	$2.92M
Median unit price	$960K	$940K
Median weekly rent	$820/wk	$800/wk
Annual price growth	-5.0%	+12.5%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle Brookvale leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	C-(0)
Walkability percentile	75▲	14

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

Which suits you?

Choose Brookvale if...

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

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Common questions

Is Brookvale or Dee Why more expensive?: Dee Why has the higher median house price ($2.92M) compared with $2.30M in Brookvale.
Which is better for renters — Brookvale or Dee Why?: Median weekly rent is $820/wk in Brookvale and $800/wk in Dee Why, making Dee Why the more affordable rental market.
Is Brookvale 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 Brookvale vs Dee Why?: Brookvale has 5 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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