Overall score
Bundeena
64.1/100
Dolans Bay
49.8/100
Bundeena vs Dolans Bay, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bundeena for retirees and families; Dolans Bay for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BundeenaDolans Bay
Crime rate
Bundeena
50.3 / 1k
Dolans Bay
46.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bundeena
159
Dolans Bay
6
Population
Bundeena
2,103
Dolans Bay
699
Metric leadBundeena 8Dolans Bay 41 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBundeena
- Best for familiesBundeena
- Best for investmentBundeena
- Best for best valueDolans Bay
- Best for best schoolsDolans Bay
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bundeena | Dolans Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.1/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.8/100 | 42.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.3 / 1k | 46.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 10 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 159 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 9 |
| Green cover | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Population | 2,103 | 699 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Bundeena reads as a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood; Dolans Bay is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Bundeena sits among greener hillside streets, while Dolans Bay keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Bundeena is stronger for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability; Dolans Bay answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Dolans Bay, while Bundeena remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.