Dolans Bay Property Insights - April 2025
Dolans Bay, NSW 2229: Exclusive Waterside Living
Dolans Bay is a tightly held, prestigious suburb in Sydney’s south, offering peaceful waterside living just minutes from Cronulla and the Shire’s lifestyle hubs. With only 0.4 square kilometres of land and 2 parks making up 3.2% of the area, the suburb is intimate and exclusive. The population increased modestly from 554 in 2011 to 598 in 2016, and most homes are owner-occupied (89%), with long tenure and high-income households .
Housing Market Trends
Dolans Bay’s housing market reflects its prestige and scarcity:
Median house price: $2.46 million
Upper quartile: $2.69 million
Lower quartile: $1.96 million
Median days on market: 43.5
Average tenure: 21 years
Median rent for houses: $820/week
Rental yield: approx. 1.7%–2.0%
House prices have seen a 6.2% decline year-on-year, softening from a peak in early 2024, but remain elevated due to the suburb's limited stock and high demand
Unit Market Trends
The unit market is small but high value:
Median unit price: $1.99 million
Upper quartile: $2.48 million
Lower quartile: $1.29 million
Only 1 unit sale recorded in the past year
Rental data is limited, with 3 observations but no median rent disclosed
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Land Market
Land sales are extremely rare, with just 1 land sale in the past 3 years, reinforcing Dolans Bay’s status as a built-out, prestige suburb.
Rental Market
Dolans Bay’s rental market is limited but consistent:
Median rent for houses: $820 per week
Only 6 rental rate observations in the past year
No current median rent for units due to low activity
Regional comparison: Sutherland house rents average $900/week; units average $680/week
Rental yields are lower than average, reflecting the suburb's predominance of owner-occupiers and long-term residents.
Recent Market Activity
Despite its small size, Dolans Bay saw notable transactions in the past year:
8 house sales, with a total sales volume of nearly $19 million
1 unit sold, valued at $1.99 million
1 land sale, price undisclosed
10 new house listings and 11 houses total listed during the past 12 months
Sales are mostly in the $2M+ bracket, consistent with the area’s high-value positioning.
Community and Lifestyle
Dolans Bay has a mature and affluent population:
60% of households are couples with children
Predominant age group: 50–59 years
31.4% of households earn over $182,000/year—well above the regional average of 18.3%
This suburb is ideal for established families seeking tranquillity, privacy, and proximity to the water.
Investment Potential
Dolans Bay offers strong long-term value for prestige buyers:
Limited turnover and new listings
Strong recent unit value growth (+15.8% year-on-year)
Long-term house value growth trend despite short-term dip
Highly sought-after waterfront locale
It’s best suited to owner-occupiers and high-net-worth investors looking for premium property in a stable and exclusive neighbourhood.