Dover Heights
NSW 2030 · Waverley
4,044 (2021) → 4,163 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Waverley local government area (est. 65,322 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Dover Heights is a stable suburb in Waverley, NSW 2030, about 7km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $8.71M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 75/100, and is right by the coast. Dover Heights has an overall score of 89/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2030 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: South Africa (14.29%), England (3.31%), China (2.03%), New Zealand (1.21%), USA (1.14%)
Top languages: Russian (3.31%), Mandarin (2.92%), Greek (2.37%), French (1.04%), Spanish (0.91%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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 March 2026
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 1119 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Kesser Torah CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1082
Nearby (within 10km)
- Rose Bay Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1107
- Rose Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1145
- McAuley Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1168
- KambalaCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1169
- Galilee Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1160
- Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred HeartCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1160
- Reddam House, Bondi CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.4km
- Kambala, Fernbank CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.4km
- Cranbrook Junior SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.5km
- Wairoa SchoolCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1025
- WAYS SecondarySecondary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 987
- Bondi Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1120
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
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
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Dover Heights
Is Dover Heights safe?
Dover Heights 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 1,459 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Dover Heights?
In Dover Heights, the median house price is $8.71M and the median unit price is $2.06M. Median weekly house rent is $3,200.
How far is Dover Heights from Sydney CBD?
Dover Heights is about 6.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 33 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Dover Heights?
Dover Heights has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1082 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Dover Heights?
Dover Heights has a transport score of 75/100 and 27 bus stops.