Overall score
Dolans Bay
49.8/100
Yowie Bay
48.1/100
Dolans Bay vs Yowie Bay, NSW Suburb Comparison
Dolans Bay for investment; Yowie Bay for families.
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
47
Population
Dolans Bay
699
Yowie Bay
3,053
Metric leadDolans Bay 3Yowie Bay 82 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 familiesYowie Bay
- Best for investmentDolans 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 | 49.8/100 | 48.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.6/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.0 / 1k | 102.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 31 |
| Walkability | 15.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 47 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 17 |
| Green cover | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| Population | 699 | 3,053 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Dolans Bay is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, 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, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Retirees and families may find Dolans Bay the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Yowie Bay.
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.