Overall score
Dolls Point
43.8/100
Monterey
44.5/100
Dolls Point vs Monterey, NSW Suburb Comparison
Dolls Point for investment; Monterey for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Dolls PointMonterey
Crime rate
Dolls Point
33.5 / 1k
Monterey
59.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dolls Point
15
Monterey
85
Population
Dolls Point
1,633
Monterey
4,619
Metric leadDolls Point 3Monterey 81 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 retireesMonterey
- Best for familiesMonterey
- Best for investmentDolls Point
- Best for best valueMonterey
- Best for best schoolsMonterey
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 | Monterey |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.8/100 | 44.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.8/100 | 55.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 33.5 / 1k | 59.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 12 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 53 |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 85 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 7 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 19.4% |
| Population | 1,633 | 4,619 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Dolls Point is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Monterey is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Dolls Point tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, while Monterey stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Dolls Point suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Monterey is the stronger match for investors, value-focused buyers, and 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.