Overall score
Dolans Bay
39.0/100
Yowie Bay
43.6/100
Dolans Bay vs Yowie Bay, NSW suburb comparison
Dolans Bay for retirees and families; Yowie Bay for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Dolans BayYowie Bay
Crime rate
Dolans Bay
46.0 / 1k
Yowie Bay
102.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dolans Bay
6
Yowie Bay
46
Population
Dolans Bay
699
Yowie Bay
3,053
Metric leadDolans Bay 2Yowie Bay 81 tiedacross 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 best schoolsYowie 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 | Yowie Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.0/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.8/100 | 40.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.0 / 1k | 102.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 11 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 31 |
| Walkability | 15.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 46 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 16 |
| Population | 699 | 3,053 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Dolans Bay is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, while Yowie Bay is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Dolans Bay sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Yowie Bay is in a middle-ring position.
Dolans Bay pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Yowie Bay is the better pick for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Retirees and families may find Dolans Bay the better fit, while value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Yowie Bay.