Burraneer vs Dolans Bay
The verdict
Burraneer is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.83M versus $4.42M in Dolans Bay. Burraneer rates higher for liveability (97 vs 80). Burraneer is closer to the coast (1.6 km vs 2.7 km).
Scores
BurraneerDolans Bay
| Burraneer | Dolans Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 75 |
| Transport | 78 | 72 |
| Education | 76 | 74 |
| Liveability | 97 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Burraneer | Dolans Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,719 | 699 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,490 | $3,542 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.9% | 46.3% |
| Born in Australia | 85.2% | 86.1% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.2 |
Growth: Burraneer Moderate Growth · Dolans Bay Stable
Property
| Burraneer | Dolans Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.83M | $4.42M |
| Median unit price | $2.95M | $2.72M |
| House price YoY | 9.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,175 | $1,150 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 78 | 82 |
Median price history
Safety
| Burraneer | Dolans Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 81 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 54 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 108 | 143 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,613 | 715 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Burraneer | Dolans Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,100 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Burraneer · Dolans Bay
Transport
| Burraneer | Dolans Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 78 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 39 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 78 | 79 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Burraneer | Dolans Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.6 km | 2.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.9 km | 22.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.6 km | 2.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.5 km | 10.8 km |
Population & growth
| Burraneer | Dolans Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,719 | 699 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,140 | 713 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,164 | 709 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.72% | 0.50% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Burraneer or Dolans Bay?
Burraneer and Dolans Bay have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Burraneer or Dolans Bay?
Burraneer is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.83M versus $4.42M.
Which has better public transport, Burraneer or Dolans Bay?
Burraneer has the higher transport score (Burraneer 78/100 vs Dolans Bay 72/100).
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