Dolphin Point vs Ulladulla
Ulladulla (median $872,500) is roughly 31% cheaper to buy into than Dolphin Point ($1,257,500). Over the past year, Dolphin Point (+9.4%) ran 4.9 percentage points ahead of Ulladulla (+4.5%) on house-price growth.
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Dolphin Point and Ulladulla side by side
| Measure | Dolphin Point | Ulladulla |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,257,500 | $872,500 |
| Median unit | $257,760 | $750,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +9.4% | +4.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 976 | 990 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 95 | 100 |
| Population | 354 | 7,262 |
| Median age | 47 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1130 mm | 1128 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.0°C | 25.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Ulladulla scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ulladulla (990) sits above Dolphin Point (976). Dolphin Point skews owner-occupied (84%), Ulladulla runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
- For buyers
- Ulladulla is the lower entry point at $872,500 median, 31% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Ulladulla delivers the better gross yield (3.58% vs 2.48%), but Dolphin Point has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Ulladulla edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 976).
Dolphin Point vs Ulladulla: common questions
Is Dolphin Point or Ulladulla cheaper to buy in?
Ulladulla has the lower median house price at $872,500, roughly 31% below Dolphin Point ($1,257,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Dolphin Point or Ulladulla?
Over the past 12 months, Dolphin Point grew +9.4% vs +4.5% in Ulladulla, a gap of 4.9 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Dolphin Point or Ulladulla have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ulladulla scores 990 vs 976 in Dolphin Point. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Dolphin Point or Ulladulla?
Ulladulla scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Dolphin Point or Ulladulla?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.58% in Ulladulla vs 2.48% in Dolphin Point. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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