Is Collaroy or Dee Why more expensive?

Collaroy has the higher median house price ($3.64M) compared with $2.92M in Dee Why.

Which is better for renters — Collaroy or Dee Why?

Median weekly rent is $900/wk in Collaroy and $800/wk in Dee Why, making Dee Why the more affordable rental market.

Is Collaroy 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 Collaroy vs Dee Why?

Collaroy has 2 schools in the postcode, and Dee Why has 7. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Collaroy vs Dee Why: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Collaroy commands a $713K premium on median property price over Dee Why; Dee Why is $100/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

Collaroy

2097

Northern Beaches

Dee Why

2099

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Collaroy (2097) and Dee Why (2099) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Collaroy	Dee Why
SAFETYSafety Collaroy leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B+▲(1)	B-(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	17.0%▲	53.6%
FAMILYFamily Collaroy leads on 2 of 3
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	C+(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10▲	9/10
Schools in postcode	2	7▲
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	C-(0)	B-▲(0)
Median house price	$3.64M	$2.92M
Median unit price	$1.16M	$940K
Median weekly rent	$900/wk	$800/wk
Annual price growth	+12.8%▲	+12.5%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Collaroy leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+▲(0)	C-(0)
Walkability percentile	48▲	14

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

Which suits you?

Choose Collaroy if...

Collaroy leads on Safety, Family, Lifestyle
Socio-economic advantage score matters to you

Tied on Finance.

Choose Dee Why if...

You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Finance.

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Common questions

Is Collaroy or Dee Why more expensive?: Collaroy has the higher median house price ($3.64M) compared with $2.92M in Dee Why.
Which is better for renters — Collaroy or Dee Why?: Median weekly rent is $900/wk in Collaroy and $800/wk in Dee Why, making Dee Why the more affordable rental market.
Is Collaroy 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 Collaroy vs Dee Why?: Collaroy has 2 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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