Overall score
Dolls Point
43.8/100
Kogarah
50.9/100
Dolls Point vs Kogarah, NSW Suburb Comparison
Dolls Point for investment and schools; Kogarah for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Dolls PointKogarah
Crime rate
Dolls Point
33.5 / 1k
Kogarah
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dolls Point
15
Kogarah
302
Population
Dolls Point
1,633
Kogarah
16,416
Metric leadDolls Point 3Kogarah 72 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKogarah
- Best for familiesKogarah
- Best for investmentDolls Point
- Best for best schoolsDolls Point
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 | Dolls Point | Kogarah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.8/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.8/100 | 42.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 33.5 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 16 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 95 |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 302 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 27 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 12.9% |
| Population | 1,633 | 16,416 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Dolls Point reads as a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; Kogarah is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Dolls Point tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, while Kogarah stands out for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Dolls Point the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Kogarah.
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.