Overall score
Bundeena
49.9/100
Dolans Bay
39.0/100
Bundeena vs Dolans Bay, NSW suburb comparison
Dolans Bay for retirees and families.
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
155
Dolans Bay
6
Population
Bundeena
2,103
Dolans Bay
699
Metric leadBundeena 6Dolans Bay 5across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesDolans Bay
- Best for familiesDolans Bay
- Best for investmentDolans Bay
- 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 | 49.9/100 | 39.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 16.1/100 | 39.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.3 / 1k | 46.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 10 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 155 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 9 |
| 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 practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city. Bundeena sits among greener hillside streets, while Dolans Bay keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Bundeena is stronger for parks and reserves and public transport access; Dolans Bay answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Bundeena suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Dolans Bay is the stronger match for retirees and families.