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Dolans Bay NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Dolans Bay, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Dolans Bay NSW is 699 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dolans Bay is $1,215 per week ($63,180 per year). Median rent in Dolans Bay is $800 per week ($3,467 per month). Dolans Bay has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Dolans Bay has a population density of 2695.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dolans Bay is England. The most common religion is Catholic (32% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dolans Bay is $4,000.

There were 14 recorded offences in Dolans Bay in 2024-25, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (4 offences).

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Dolans Bay Population

residents (Census 2021)

Dolans Bay Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,215/wk

$63,180 per year

#391 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$800/wk

$3,467 per month

#48 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$4,000/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Dolans Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.0% (336) Female 52.0% (364)

Population Density

2695.7

people per km²

699 people · 0.3 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$3,865

Family income/wk

Dolans Bay Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Dolans Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

53.7% 95 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

46.3% 82 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Dolans Bay Country of Birth

Australia

98.6%

England

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Dolans Bay Religion

Catholic

32.2%

No Religion

30.4%

Anglican

16.7%

Eastern Orthodox

8.9%

Not stated

6.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.2%

Uniting Church

2.0%

Christian (other)

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dolans Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

71.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Dolans Bay Languages Spoken at Home

Greek

58.8%

Italian

23.5%

Macedon

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Dolans Bay Employment

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Employed full-time

40.4% 213 people

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Employed part-time

25.0% 132 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.1% 11 people

🏠

Not in labour force

32.4% 171 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Dolans Bay Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

38.1%

Certificate III/IV

27.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.6%

Postgraduate Degree

10.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.7%

Certificate I/II

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Dolans Bay Occupation

Professionals

35.0%

Managers

23.7%

Clerical & Administrative

15.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

8.3%

Sales Workers

7.1%

Community & Personal Service

6.4%

Labourers

3.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Dolans Bay Field of Study

Management & Commerce

28.1%

Engineering

14.2%

Health

13.1%

Education

10.9%

Society & Culture

10.9%

Architecture & Building

7.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.6%

Information Technology

2.9%

Creative Arts

2.9%

Agriculture & Environment

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Dolans Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house

93.2%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

4.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dolans Bay Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

2.0%

$300-$399/wk

3.5%

$400-$499/wk

2.0%

$650-$799/wk

3.5%

$800-$999/wk

2.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.9%

$4,000+/wk

43.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dolans Bay Marital Status

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Married

55.3% 313

↔️

Separated

0.9% 5

📋

Divorced

7.2% 41

🕊️

Widowed

3.9% 22

👤

Never married

32.7% 185

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dolans Bay Ancestry

English

30.1%

Australian

29.1%

Irish

11.6%

Greek

6.5%

Other

6.1%

Scottish

5.2%

Italian

4.2%

German

2.9%

Lebanese

1.4%

Dutch

1.1%

French

1.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dolans Bay School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

21.9%

Secondary — Government

20.5%

Pre-school

17.1%

Vocational Education

12.3%

Secondary — Catholic

11.6%

Primary — Catholic

9.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Dolans Bay Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.7% 37

✅

No need for assistance

97.3% 1,315

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Dolans Bay Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

12.7% 70

—

Not a volunteer

87.3% 480

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dolans Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.9%

$800-$999/mo

15.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

7.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

34.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

10.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

23.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dolans Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.2%

Did not go to work

19.7%

Car (passenger)

3.5%

Train

1.3%

Walked only

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Dolans Bay Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.8%

1 vehicle

18.6%

2 vehicles

40.0%

3 vehicles

20.9%

4+ vehicles

17.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Dolans Bay Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

4.3%

3 bedrooms

25.5%

4 bedrooms

41.3%

5 bedrooms

23.1%

6+ bedrooms

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Dolans Bay Population Mobility

17.1%

moved in the last year

37.3%

moved in the last 5 years

3.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dolans Bay Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,314

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dolans Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Dolans Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.0%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

4.0%

$300-$399/wk

2.0%

$400-$499/wk

3.2%

$500-$649/wk

1.2%

$650-$799/wk

7.2%

$800-$999/wk

7.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.4%

$3,500+/wk

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dolans Bay Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.0%

Couple — no children under 15

31.7%

Couple — no children

19.9%

One parent — no children under 15

5.2%

One parent — children under 15

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dolans Bay Military Service

🏅

Previously served

2.1% 12

👤

Never served

97.9% 547

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dolans Bay Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.6% 63

—

Did not provide

88.4% 479

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dolans Bay Children Ever Born

No children

35.0%

1 child

6.5%

2 children

40.3%

3 children

12.9%

4 children

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Dolans Bay When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Dolans Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.0%

5–14 hours

27.7%

15–29 hours

15.0%

30+ hours

11.7%

Did not do domestic work

20.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Dolans Bay Household Size

1 person

11.2%

2 persons

24.8%

3 persons

18.4%

4 persons

25.2%

5 persons

17.0%

6+ persons

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dolans Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address

551

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Dolans Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.5%

Step family — no other children

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dolans Bay Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 14 total

Other Against Person

Assault

Theft

Other Against Property

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Dolans Bay Schools

schools nearby

government

1092

avg ICSEA score

8,397

total students

Caringbah High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 908 students

1172

ICSEA

St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 175 students

1124

ICSEA

St Aloysius Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 178 students

1123

ICSEA

Lilli Pilli Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 323 students

1113

ICSEA

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 599 students

1110

ICSEA

Burraneer Bay Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 573 students

1101

ICSEA

Yowie Bay Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 329 students

1093

ICSEA

Cronulla South Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 261 students

1093

ICSEA

St Aloysius College Cronulla Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 482 students

1089

ICSEA

Caringbah Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 394 students

1088

ICSEA

Caringbah North Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 538 students

1086

ICSEA

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 421 students

1086

ICSEA

Woolooware Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 462 students

1086

ICSEA

Laguna Street Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 440 students

1084

ICSEA

De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 536 students

1078

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 21 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Dolans Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,542/wk

Median Rent $800/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Dolans Bay

Your weekly income

≈ $15,349/month

Median rent $800/wk

Left after rent $2,742/wk

Rent share 22.6%

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Dolans Bay vs State & National Average

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Pop: 350 Income: $571/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 350 Income: $1,216/wk Rent: $620/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dolans Bay

What is the population of Dolans Bay NSW?

The population of Dolans Bay NSW is 699 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2695.7 people per km².Dolans Bay is ranked #4,503 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dolans Bay?

The median personal income in Dolans Bay NSW is $1,215 per week, or $63,180 per year.The median household income is $3,542 per week.Family income is $3,865 per week.Dolans Bay is ranked #391 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dolans Bay?

Median rent in Dolans Bay NSW is $800 per week ($3,467 per month).Rent represents 22.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Dolans Bay ranks #48 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dolans Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dolans Bay NSW is $4,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dolans Bay?

The median age in Dolans Bay NSW is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dolans Bay a good suburb to live in?

Dolans Bay is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 699.The median income is $1,215/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11268. All dollar figures in AUD.