Dolans Bay vs Maianbar
The verdict
Maianbar is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.28M versus $3.17M in Dolans Bay. Dolans Bay rates higher for liveability (80 vs 49). Dolans Bay has a shorter estimated CBD commute (79 vs 84 min).
Scores
Dolans BayMaianbar
| Dolans Bay | Maianbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 58 |
| Transport | 72 | 52 |
| Education | 74 | 74 |
| Liveability | 80 | 49 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dolans Bay | Maianbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 699 | 539 |
| Median age | 41 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,542 | $2,339 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.3% | 46.3% |
| Born in Australia | 86.1% | 77.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Dolans Bay Stable · Maianbar Stable
Property
| Dolans Bay | Maianbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.17M | $1.28M |
| Median unit price | $3.46M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,050 | $1,000 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Dolans Bay | Maianbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 143 | 371 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 858 | 3,340 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dolans Bay | Maianbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Dolans Bay · Maianbar
Transport
| Dolans Bay | Maianbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 72 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 5 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 79 | 84 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 3.4 km |
Liveability
| Dolans Bay | Maianbar | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.7 km | 3.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.5 km | 24.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.7 km | 1.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.8 km | 12.6 km |
Population & growth
| Dolans Bay | Maianbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 699 | 539 |
| Estimated 2025 | 713 | 562 |
| Projected 2041 | 709 | 578 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.50% | 1.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dolans Bay or Maianbar?
Dolans Bay and Maianbar have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Dolans Bay or Maianbar?
Maianbar is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.28M versus $3.17M.
Which has better public transport, Dolans Bay or Maianbar?
Dolans Bay has the higher transport score (Dolans Bay 72/100 vs Maianbar 52/100).
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