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
Choose Collaroy if...
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- Collaroy leads on 6 of the 7 head-to-head metrics
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
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.
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