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Dee Why vs Narraweena

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.7 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

Dee WhyNarraweena
Active3616
Safety5078
Wealth4030
Value2180
Parks2450
Cafés8366
Transit4865
Green space5834
Active & healthy5144
Schools nearby (OSM)6288
Median rent$550/wk $400/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$2,920,000$2,920,000
House sales this quarter3939
Population23,3546,971
Full profile Dee Why in full Narraweena in full

Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Dee Why safer than Narraweena?

Narraweena scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Dee Why or Narraweena?

Dee Why and Narraweena have the same median house price.

Should I live in Dee Why or Narraweena?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Dee Why or Narraweena.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →