Caringbah South vs Dolans Bay
The verdict
Caringbah South is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.42M versus $3.17M in Dolans Bay. Caringbah South rates higher for liveability (98 vs 80). Caringbah South has a shorter estimated CBD commute (77 vs 79 min).
Scores
| Caringbah South | Dolans Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 75 |
| Transport | 78 | 72 |
| Education | 70 | 74 |
| Liveability | 98 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Caringbah South | Dolans Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,168 | 699 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,721 | $3,542 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.1% | 46.3% |
| Born in Australia | 82.4% | 86.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.2 |
Growth: Caringbah South Moderate Growth · Dolans Bay Stable
Property
| Caringbah South | Dolans Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.42M | $3.17M |
| Median unit price | $1.73M | $3.46M |
| House price YoY | 9.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Caringbah South | Dolans Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 61 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 30 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 114 | 143 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,473 | 858 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Caringbah South | Dolans Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,082 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Caringbah South · Dolans Bay
Transport
| Caringbah South | Dolans Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 78 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 68 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 77 | 79 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Caringbah South | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 12 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.5 km | 2.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.6 km | 22.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.2 km | 2.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.8 km | 10.8 km |
Population & growth
| Caringbah South | Dolans Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,168 | 699 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,977 | 713 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,596 | 709 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.50% | 0.50% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Caringbah South or Dolans Bay?
Caringbah South and Dolans Bay have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Caringbah South or Dolans Bay?
Caringbah South is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.42M versus $3.17M.
Which has better public transport, Caringbah South or Dolans Bay?
Caringbah South has the higher transport score (Caringbah South 78/100 vs Dolans Bay 72/100).
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