Dolls Point
At just 0.22 square kilometres with 1,633 residents, Dolls Point is one of the most compact and densely settled suburbs in the St George area, registering 7,413 people per square kilometre. Nearly 70% of dwellings are apartments, and 40.6% of residents rent, higher than the state average. Median age sits at 44, which is 4 years above the national figure, pointing to an established, longer-settled population. Household income falls in the 59.8th percentile nationally, a solid middle-income profile. Greek ancestry is the third most common background (257 residents), and Greek is the most spoken non-English language, giving the suburb a distinctive cultural character relative to broader Sydney.
Population
1,633
Median Age
44.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,708/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
7
Median House
$855K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price is $855,000, up 3.4% from $835,000 in 2024 to $863,000 in 2025, a measured pace compared to broader Sydney. The stock skews strongly toward apartments at 69.7%, with separate houses at just 15.5%, so buyers seeking detached housing face thin supply. Two-bedroom dwellings dominate at 60%, with three-bedroom at 26%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,383, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 32.2%, above the 30% stress threshold despite household incomes in the 59.8th percentile nationally. Outright owners (31.3%) outnumber mortgage holders (28%), a sign that much of the stock is held by long-term residents rather than recent buyers.
For Buyers
The median house price is $855,000, up 3.4% from $835,000 in 2024 to $863,000 in 2025, a measured pace compared to broader Sydney. The stock skews strongly toward apartments at 69.7%, with separate houses at just 15.5%, so buyers seeking detached housing face thin supply. Two-bedroom dwellings dominate at 60%, with three-bedroom at 26%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,383, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 32.2%, above the 30% stress threshold despite household incomes in the 59.8th percentile nationally. Outright owners (31.3%) outnumber mortgage holders (28%), a sign that much of the stock is held by long-term residents rather than recent buyers.
For Investors
A 40.6% renter share gives landlords a solid tenant base, but a 9.7% vacancy rate is an elevated signal worth scrutinising before buying. Weekly rent of $451 against an $855,000 median implies a gross yield around 2.7%, low even by Sydney standards. Only 7 development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, so new supply is not driving that vacancy. The small 0.22 km2 area limits overall stock and liquidity. Price growth of 3.4% over one year is positive but modest, meaning the investment case depends on long-term capital appreciation rather than yield.
Development Activity
Total DAs
32
Last 12 Months
7
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-22.2%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 44 is 4 years above national, reflecting a population that has aged in place. Overseas-born residents reach 35.3%, which is 13.7 percentage points above national. Greek ancestry is third at 257 residents and Greek is the most spoken non-English language at 94 speakers, giving the suburb a distinct cultural character relative to the broader St George LGA. University qualifications at 36.4% are 6.3 points above national. Average household size of 2.1 is below the national 2.5, consistent with the pattern that 32.2% of families are couples without children.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
15.5%
Houses
14.8%
Townhouse
69.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Renters (40.6%) outnumber both outright owners (31.3%) and mortgage holders (28%), an unusual balance driven by the apartment-heavy stock. Apartments are 69.7% of dwellings, semi-detached 14.8% and separate houses just 15.5%. Two-bedroom units dominate at 60%, with three-bedroom at 26% and four-plus at 10.2%. The median price moved from $835,000 in 2024 to $863,000 in 2025, a 3.4% gain. Mortgage-to-income is 32.2%, above the 30% stress threshold, while rent-to-income of 26.4% stays below it, meaning buyers face more pressure than tenants at current price levels.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,383
Rent / wk
$451
HH Size
2.1
Personal Income / wk
$996
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.7%
Unoccupied
79
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
32.2% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
32.2%
Couples, no children
1,138
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the top employer at 17.1% of the local workforce (102 workers), well above the national share for that sector, followed by Professional/Technical services at 11.4% (68) and Construction at 9.7% (58). By occupation, Professionals lead at 221 workers, Clerical/Admin at 138 and Managers at 117, a profile consistent with a middle-to-upper income suburb. Full-time employment runs at 66.5% of those employed. Unemployment is 6.0%, modestly above the national average, and participation at 54.1% is constrained by the older age profile, with 456 residents not in the labour force. Household income in the 59.8th percentile nationally sits above median but not in the top tier.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.5%
Part-time
27.5%
Participation
54.1%
Employed
720
Occupations
Top Industries
University
36.4%
Postgraduate
8.6%
Born Overseas
35.3%
Dwellings
736
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high: 91.4% of commuters drive, versus 2.8% using public transport and 0.8% walking or cycling, reflecting limited transit options on the Botany Bay peninsula. No schools are recorded within the 0.22 km2 boundary, so families depend on neighbouring suburbs such as Sandringham and Ramsgate. Crime statistics are unavailable for this suburb in the dataset. A median age of 44, four years above national, and 74% residential retention over the census period point to a stable, long-settled community. The density of 7,413 people per km2 gives it an urban feel in a small footprint.
Drive
91.4%
Public Transport
2.8%
Walk / Cycle
0.8%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Dolls Point compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dolls Point a good suburb to live in?
Dolls Point suits established residents seeking a quiet, low-turnover setting near Botany Bay. The median age is 44, four years above the national figure, and 74% of residents stayed over the five-year period to the last census. Household income sits in the 59.8th percentile nationally. The main practical trade-off is car dependence, with 91.4% of commuters driving.
What is the median house price in Dolls Point?
The median house price is $855,000. Prices rose from $835,000 in 2024 to $863,000 in 2025, a 3.4% one-year gain. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,383, and the mortgage-to-income ratio is 32.2%, which exceeds the 30% stress threshold. Weekly rent averages $451.
What schools are in Dolls Point?
No schools are recorded within the 0.22 square kilometre Dolls Point boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs such as Sandringham and Ramsgate. The local university qualification rate is 36.4%, which is 6.3 percentage points above the national average.
Is Dolls Point safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Dolls Point in this dataset. As context, 74% of residents have lived there at least five years, indicating a stable and settled community. Only 4.9% of the 1,633 residents (about 74 people) need daily assistance, consistent with a generally healthy population profile.
Is Dolls Point good for property investment?
The 40.6% renter share gives landlords a solid tenant base, but a 9.7% vacancy rate signals caution in the apartment segment, which is 69.7% of all dwellings. Weekly rent of $451 against an $855,000 median implies a gross yield around 2.7%. Price growth was 3.4% over one year, a moderate pace rather than a strong capital growth signal.
How is Dolls Point's population changing?
Dolls Point has a population of 1,633 across just 0.22 square kilometres, giving a density of 7,413 per km2. The suburb shows a stable profile with 74% of residents having stayed over the census period, low for a suburb with 40.6% renting. The median age of 44 is 4 years above national, suggesting gradual aging rather than rapid population turnover.
What languages are spoken in Dolls Point?
About 35.3% of residents were born overseas, which is 13.7 percentage points above the national rate. Greek is the most spoken non-English language at 94 speakers, reflecting the strong Greek ancestry presence (257 residents). Arabic (25), Macedonian (17), Italian (13) and Russian (11) follow as the next most common non-English languages.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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