Dolans Bay at a glance
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
699
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Dolans Bay.
The postcode for Dolans Bay is 2229 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Dolans Bay (2229) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW.
Dolans Bay has roughly 699 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Dolans Bay scores 22/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dolans Bay's population at 699, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
699
Median age
41
Family households
89%
Lone person
11%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$800/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
699
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
22
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dolans Bay.
Local schools for Dolans Bay
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Government School Catchment
Lilli Pilli Public School
Caringbah Public School
Burraneer Bay Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Dolans Bay.
- What is the Dolans Bay postcode?
- Dolans Bay is in the 2229 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- Where is Dolans Bay?
- Dolans Bay is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2229. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dolans Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $800.
- What schools are in Dolans Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Dolans Bay on this page, including Lilli Pilli Public School, Caringbah Public School, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer.
- How walkable is Dolans Bay?
- Dolans Bay has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Dolans Bay?
- Dolans Bay is close to Port Hacking, Lilli Pilli, Caringbah South, Burraneer, Maianbar.
- What is the population of Dolans Bay?
- The population of Dolans Bay is approximately 699 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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