Bondi Beach vs Dover Heights
The verdict
Bondi Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.38M versus $7.76M in Dover Heights. Bondi Beach rates higher for transport (80 vs 75). Bondi Beach has a shorter estimated CBD commute (31 vs 33 min). On the separate residential safety score, Dover Heights rates higher (100 vs 50/100 in Bondi Beach).
Scores
| Bondi Beach | Dover Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 89 |
| Transport | 80 | 75 |
| Education | 92 | 93 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bondi Beach | Dover Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,513 | 4,044 |
| Median age | 33 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,795 | $3,877 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 67.6% | 71.1% |
| Born in Australia | 48.7% | 55.7% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 3 |
Growth: Bondi Beach Moderate Growth · Dover Heights Stable
Property
| Bondi Beach | Dover Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $4.38M | $7.76M |
| Median unit price | $1.43M | $2.26M |
| House price YoY | -11.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,800 | $2,900 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bondi Beach | Dover Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 50 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 191 | 49 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 330 | 49 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 400 | 99 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,372 | 1,607 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bondi Beach | Dover Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,121 | 1,086 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bondi Beach · Dover Heights
Transport
| Bondi Beach | Dover Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 75 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 31 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 3.6 km |
Liveability
| Bondi Beach | Dover Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 96 | 1 |
| Parks | 6 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 216 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 440 m | 310 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.3 km | 6.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 400 m | 1.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.4 km | 5.6 km |
Population & growth
| Bondi Beach | Dover Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,513 | 4,044 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,378 | 4,163 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,079 | 4,431 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.83% | 0.73% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bondi Beach or Dover Heights?
Dover Heights has the higher residential safety score (Bondi Beach 50/100 vs Dover Heights 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Bondi Beach or Dover Heights?
Bondi Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.38M versus $7.76M.
Which has better schools, Bondi Beach or Dover Heights?
Bondi Beach has a higher average school ICSEA (Bondi Beach 1121 vs Dover Heights 1086; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bondi Beach or Dover Heights?
Bondi Beach has the higher transport score (Bondi Beach 80/100 vs Dover Heights 75/100).
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