Suburb comparison
Dee Why vs Manly — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Manly commands a $1.57M premium on median property price over Dee Why; Dee Why is $200/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
Dee Why
2099
Northern Beaches
Manly
2095
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
Choose Manly if...
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- Manly leads on 4 of the 7 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Dee Why or Manly more expensive?
- Manly has the higher median house price ($4.50M) compared with $2.92M in Dee Why.
- Which is better for renters — Dee Why or Manly?
- Median weekly rent is $800/wk in Dee Why and $1000/wk in Manly, making Dee Why the more affordable rental market.
- Is Dee Why or Manly 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 Dee Why vs Manly?
- Dee Why has 7 schools in the postcode, and Manly has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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