Dolans Bay vs Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire)
The verdict
Dolans Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.17M versus $3.32M in Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire). Dolans Bay rates higher for liveability (80 vs 63). Dolans Bay has a shorter estimated CBD commute (79 vs 82 min).
Scores
Dolans BayLilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire)
| Dolans Bay | Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 71 |
| Transport | 72 | 72 |
| Education | 74 | 78 |
| Liveability | 80 | 63 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dolans Bay | Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 699 | 1,405 |
| Median age | 41 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,542 | $3,625 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.3% | 51.8% |
| Born in Australia | 86.1% | 86.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.2 |
Growth: Dolans Bay Stable · Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) Stable
Property
| Dolans Bay | Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.17M | $3.32M |
| Median unit price | $3.46M | $1.82M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 52 |
Median price history
Safety
| Dolans Bay | Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 143 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 858 | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dolans Bay | Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,113 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dolans Bay · Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire)
Transport
| Dolans Bay | Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 72 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 5 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 79 | 82 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Dolans Bay | Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.7 km | 3.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.5 km | 23.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.7 km | 3.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.8 km | 11.3 km |
Population & growth
| Dolans Bay | Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 699 | 1,405 |
| Estimated 2025 | 713 | 1,433 |
| Projected 2041 | 709 | 1,424 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.50% | 0.49% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Dolans Bay or Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire)?
Dolans Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.17M versus $3.32M.
Which has better public transport, Dolans Bay or Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire)?
Dolans Bay and Lilli Pilli (Sutherland Shire) have similar transport scores.
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