Dover Heights vs North Bondi
The verdict
North Bondi is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.91M versus $8.71M in Dover Heights. North Bondi rates higher for transport (80 vs 75). North Bondi has a shorter estimated CBD commute (32 vs 33 min). On the separate residential safety score, Dover Heights rates higher (100 vs 73/100 in North Bondi).
Scores
| Dover Heights | North Bondi | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 91 |
| Transport | 75 | 80 |
| Education | 93 | 92 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dover Heights | North Bondi | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,044 | 9,290 |
| Median age | 41 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,877 | $3,292 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.1% | 67.1% |
| Born in Australia | 55.7% | 58.3% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Dover Heights Stable · North Bondi Moderate Growth
Property
| Dover Heights | North Bondi | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $8.71M | $4.91M |
| Median unit price | $2.06M | $1.61M |
| House price YoY | 58.4% | 6.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $3,200 | $1,800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 81 | 77 |
Median price history
Safety
| Dover Heights | North Bondi | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 73 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 49 | 75 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 49 | 269 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 99 | 312 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,459 | 2,810 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dover Heights | North Bondi | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,082 | 1,057 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dover Heights · North Bondi
Transport
| Dover Heights | North Bondi | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 33 | 32 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Dover Heights | North Bondi | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 16 |
| Parks | 6 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 216 | 158 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 310 m | 590 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.8 km | 6.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.2 km | 910 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Dover Heights | North Bondi | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,044 | 9,290 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,163 | 9,988 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,431 | 10,553 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.73% | 1.83% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dover Heights or North Bondi?
Dover Heights has the higher residential safety score (Dover Heights 100/100 vs North Bondi 73/100).
Which is more affordable, Dover Heights or North Bondi?
North Bondi is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.91M versus $8.71M.
Which has better schools, Dover Heights or North Bondi?
Dover Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Dover Heights 1082 vs North Bondi 1057; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dover Heights or North Bondi?
North Bondi has the higher transport score (Dover Heights 75/100 vs North Bondi 80/100).
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