Dolans Bay at a glance
Median house
$3,135,000
+18.3% over 12 months
Median unit
$475,200
Weekly rent
$1,250
Houses · units $695
Gross yield
2.1%
Houses, on the median
Population
699
Median age 41
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 11 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2229), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $3,135,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (11 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $475,200, roughly 85% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+18.3%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $627,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +18.3%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Dolans Bay.
Median house price
$3,135,000
+18.3% over the past year. Median unit price $475,200.
Median of 11 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$695/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
$3,135,000
+18.3% annual growth
$475,200
699
Median age: 41
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +18.3%/yr
2021
$1.4M
5-year change
+132%
2026
$3.1M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Dolans Bay.
Dolans Bay's median house price is $3,135,000 (median of 11 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2229 (NSW), Sutherland Shire Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Dolans Bay (2229) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW. The median house here is $3,135,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +18.3% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
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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Day to day
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
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.07% (median rent $1250/wk against a $3,135,000 price tag). Units yield 7.61% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (9%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +18.3% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20262.07%
Based on $3,135,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20267.61%
Based on $475,200 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+18.3%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202685%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
4
total offences in 2026
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 2026· 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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Lilli Pilli Public School
Caringbah Public School
Burraneer Bay Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 median house price in Dolans Bay?
- The median house price in Dolans Bay, NSW 2229 is $3,135,000 (median of 11 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $475,200. Annual growth is +18.3%.
- How much is my house worth in Dolans Bay?
- A useful starting point is the Dolans Bay median house price of $3,135,000 (units $475,200). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Dolans Bay a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Dolans Bay is 2.1%: the median weekly house rent is $1,250 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2229), June 2026) against the median house price of $3,135,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 18.3% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Dolans Bay is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 $1250, for units it's $695.
- 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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