Dawes Point vs Millers Point
The verdict
Dawes Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.73M versus $4.17M in Millers Point. Millers Point has a shorter estimated CBD commute (17 vs 18 min).
Scores
| Dawes Point | Millers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 94 |
| Transport | 87 | 89 |
| Education | 93 | 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
| Dawes Point | Millers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 385 | 1,735 |
| Median age | 55 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $4,708 | $3,160 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 76.7% | 70.0% |
| Born in Australia | 56.9% | 49.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 1.9 |
Growth: Dawes Point High Growth · Millers Point High Growth
Property
| Dawes Point | Millers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.73M | $4.17M |
| Median unit price | $4.52M | $1.73M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Dawes Point | Millers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 173 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 115 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 260 | 692 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 16,364 | 6,859 |
Dawes Point and Millers Point are commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dawes Point | Millers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,103 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dawes Point · Millers Point
Transport
| Dawes Point | Millers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 89 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 18 | 17 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 670 m | 610 m |
Liveability
| Dawes Point | Millers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 10 |
| Parks | 5 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.0 km | 7.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1.9 km | 1.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.5 km | 5.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 1.3 km |
Population & growth
| Dawes Point | Millers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 385 | 1,735 |
| Estimated 2025 | 438 | 1,972 |
| Projected 2041 | 666 | 3,001 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.28% | 3.25% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Dawes Point or Millers Point?
Dawes Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.73M versus $4.17M.
Which has better public transport, Dawes Point or Millers Point?
Millers Point has the higher transport score (Dawes Point 87/100 vs Millers Point 89/100).
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