Dolans Bay
NSW 2229 · Sutherland Shire
699 (2021) → 713 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Sutherland Shire local government area (est. 239,883 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Dolans Bay is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2229, about 22km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.17M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 72/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Dolans Bay has an overall score of 75/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.57%), New Zealand (1.29%), Italy (0.86%), Greece (0.72%), Ireland (0.72%)
Top languages: Greek (3.15%), French (1.14%), Gujarati (0.72%), Thai (0.72%), Arabic (0.57%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1076 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Lilli Pilli Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1113
- Caringbah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1080
- Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College BurraneerSecondary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1081
- Burraneer Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1089
- De La Salle Catholic College, CronullaSecondary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1073
- St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1111
- Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1104
- De La Salle Catholic College, CaringbahSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1081
- Aspect South East Sydney School, CaringbahPrimary · Independent · 2.1km
- Cronulla Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1059
- Laguna Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1083
- Cronulla South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1089
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Dolans Bay
Is Dolans Bay safe?
Dolans Bay has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 858 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Dolans Bay?
In Dolans Bay, the median house price is $3.17M. Median weekly house rent is $1,050.
How far is Dolans Bay from Sydney CBD?
Dolans Bay is about 22.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 79 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Dolans Bay?
Dolans Bay has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Dolans Bay?
Dolans Bay has a transport score of 72/100 and 5 bus stops.