Overall score
Dolans Bay
49.8/100
Woolooware
58.9/100
Dolans Bay vs Woolooware, NSW Suburb Comparison
Dolans Bay for investment and value; Woolooware for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Dolans BayWoolooware
Crime rate
Dolans Bay
46.0 / 1k
Woolooware
50.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dolans Bay
6
Woolooware
143
Population
Dolans Bay
699
Woolooware
5,060
Metric leadDolans Bay 2Woolooware 92 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 retireesWoolooware
- Best for familiesWoolooware
- Best for investmentDolans Bay
- Best for best valueDolans 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 | Dolans Bay | Woolooware |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.8/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.6/100 | 55.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.0 / 1k | 50.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 64 |
| Walkability | 15.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 143 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 21 |
| Green cover | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Population | 699 | 5,060 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Dolans Bay reads as a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; Woolooware is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Dolans Bay sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Woolooware is in a middle-ring position.
Dolans Bay tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, while Woolooware stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Choose Dolans Bay if you are weighing retirees, families, and investors; lean toward Woolooware for households prioritising schools.
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.