Dolls Point, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Dolls Point NSW is 1,633 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dolls Point is $996 per week ($51,792 per year). Median rent in Dolls Point is $451 per week ($1,954 per month). Dolls Point has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Dolls Point has a population density of 7,413 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dolls Point is Greece. The most common religion is Catholic (23.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dolls Point is $2,383.

There were 13 recorded offences in Dolls Point in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (5 offences).

Population
1,633
Census 2021
Median income
$996/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$451/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
44years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Dolls Point vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Dolls Point is $996 a week, 30% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 361st of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $451 a week, $66 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 26.4% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 44, 1 year older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureDolls PointTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$996/wk$765/wk +30%$766/wk
Household income$1,708/wk$1,704/wk +0%$1,637/wk
Rent$451/wk$385/wk +17%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,383/mo$1,965/mo +21%$1,733/mo
Median age4443 +1 yrs42
Rent share of household income26.4%22.6% +3.8 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Dolls Point, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Dolls Point Population

1,633 residents at the 2021 Census.

Dolls Point Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$996/wk
$51,792 per year
Ranked 1,247 of 14,663
Median Rent
$451/wk
$1,954 per month
Ranked 1,037 of 14,663
Median Age
44years
6 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,383/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Dolls Point Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,708/wk
Median rent $451/wk
Rent to income 26.4%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Dolls Point against your income

About $7,401 a month
Median rent $451/wk
Left after rent $1,257/wk
Rent share 26.4%

Dolls Point Schools

14
schools nearby
10
government
1055
avg ICSEA score
3,996
total students
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 416 students
1117
ICSEA
St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Sans Souci Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 218 students
1091
ICSEA
Carlton South Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 514 students
1064
ICSEA
Sans Souci Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 523 students
1060
ICSEA
St George School Government
Combined · U · 64 students
1055
ICSEA
Blakehurst Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 256 students
1049
ICSEA
Taren Point Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 114 students
1043
ICSEA
Carlton Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 599 students
1041
ICSEA
Ramsgate Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 447 students
1039
ICSEA
Moorefield Girls High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 372 students
1025
ICSEA
James Cook Boys High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 473 students
1022
ICSEA
The Scots College, Brighton Preparatory School Independent
Primary
St George Christian School (Infants) Independent
Primary
St George Hospital School Government
Combined

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

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People in Dolls Point

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.8% (766) Female 53.2% (870)

Population Density

7,413
people per km²
1,633 people · 0.2 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,176
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Greece
4.0%
England
2.4%
Egypt
2.0%
New Zealand
1.9%
China
1.0%
North Macedonia
1.0%
Lebanon
1.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
12.0%
Arabic
3.5%
Spanish
2.6%
Macedonian
2.3%
Russian
1.9%
Italian
1.6%
Mandarin
1.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
20.6%
Australian
17.8%
Greek
15.7%
Irish
9.3%
Italian
6.9%
Scottish
5.9%
Macedonian
3.4%
Chinese
2.9%
Lebanese
2.2%
German
2.0%
Spanish
1.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Catholic
23.3%
No religion
21.4%
Eastern Orthodox
20.1%
Not stated
8.6%
Anglican
7.3%
Islam
4.3%
Christian (other)
3.7%
Orintal Orthdx
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
39.5% 558
Separated
4.4% 62
Divorced
13.4% 189
Widowed
5.7% 81
Never married
36.9% 521

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
32.8%
Couple: children under 15
31.3%
Couple: no children under 15
16.9%
One parent: children under 15
9.7%
One parent: no children under 15
9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
39.9%
2 persons
33.4%
3 persons
13.4%
4 persons
8.8%
5 persons
3.0%
6+ persons
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Dolls Point

Housing Tenure

Of the 738 occupied private dwellings in Dolls Point at the 2021 Census, 39.7% were rented, 30.6% owned outright and 27.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.4% 10 dwellings
Owned outright
30.6% 226 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
27.4% 202 dwellings
Rented
39.7% 293 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.4% 10 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
51.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
24.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.7%
2 bedrooms
60.0%
3 bedrooms
26.0%
4 bedrooms
7.5%
5 bedrooms
1.8%
6+ bedrooms
1.0%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.1%
$300-$449/mo
3.9%
$450-$599/mo
2.6%
$600-$799/mo
3.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
7.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
12.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
21.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
14.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.8%
1 vehicle
52.6%
2 vehicles
31.6%
3 vehicles
5.9%
4+ vehicles
3.0%

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

Work, income and education in Dolls Point

Employment

Employed full-time
39.4% 483 people
Employed part-time
19.6% 240 people
Unemployed
3.3% 41 people
Not in labour force
37.6% 461 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
34.2%
Managers
16.9%
Clerical & Administrative
15.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.7%
Community & Personal Service
8.3%
Sales Workers
7.3%
Labourers
3.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.8%
$1-$149/wk
1.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.4%
$300-$399/wk
3.1%
$400-$499/wk
5.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
6.4%
$800-$999/wk
5.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.7%
$4,000+/wk
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.9%
$1-$149/wk
3.6%
$150-$299/wk
5.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
2.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
7.5%
$800-$999/wk
7.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.9%
$3,500+/wk
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.0%
Did not go to work
17.1%
Car (passenger)
4.0%
Train
1.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.4%
Bus
0.8%
Other
0.8%
Truck
0.8%
Walked only
0.6%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
74.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
35.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
24.3%
Certificate III/IV
23.9%
Postgraduate Degree
10.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.7%
Certificate I/II
2.2%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
32.8%
Society & Culture
14.2%
Engineering
10.9%
Health
10.6%
Education
6.7%
Architecture & Building
6.5%
Creative Arts
6.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.4%
Information Technology
2.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.4%
Vocational Education
13.5%
Secondary: Government
13.5%
Pre-school
11.6%
Secondary: Catholic
11.6%
Primary: Catholic
8.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.4%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
88.1%
Has need for assistance
4.5%
Need for assistance not stated
7.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
104
Arthritis
49
Asthma
47
Heart disease
45
Diabetes
40
Cancer
29
Lung condition
21
Stroke
17
Kidney disease
16
Dementia
8

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.9% 155
Did not provide
88.1% 1,143

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
9.4% 122
Not a volunteer
90.6% 1,178

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.1% 27
Never served
97.9% 1,277

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
44.0%
1 child
18.1%
2 children
24.9%
3 children
10.9%
4 children
2.1%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
9
1951: 1960
44
1961: 1970
76
1971: 1980
69
1981: 1990
71
1991: 2000
72
2001: 2010
77
2011: 2015
64
2016
14
2017
13
2018
13
2019
5
2020
7

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

Population Mobility

16.6%
moved in the last year
42.0%
moved in the last 5 years
4.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,243
Moved from NSW
180
Moved: same area (SA2)
52
Moved from QLD
7
Moved from WA
5
Moved from overseas
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.0%
5: 14 hours
29.0%
15: 29 hours
12.1%
30+ hours
6.6%
Did not do domestic work
30.2%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
82.8%
Step family: no other children
14.6%
Blended family: no other children
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Dolls Point Crime Statistics

13 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Property
5
Other Against Person
4
Theft
2
Assault
1
Property Damage
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Dolls Point

The closest suburb to Dolls Point is Sandringham (NSW), 0.6 km away.

Sandringham (NSW)
0.6 km away · income $978/wk · rent $550/wk
Sans Souci
0.9 km away · income $859/wk · rent $500/wk
Ramsgate Beach
1.2 km away · income $860/wk · rent $480/wk
Ramsgate
1.3 km away · income $779/wk · rent $550/wk
Beverley Park
2.2 km away · income $859/wk · rent $540/wk
Kogarah Bay
2.2 km away · income $837/wk · rent $650/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Dolls Point

What is the population of Dolls Point NSW?

The population of Dolls Point NSW is 1,633 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 7,413 people per km². Dolls Point is ranked #3,288 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dolls Point?

The median personal income in Dolls Point NSW is $996 per week, or $51,792 per year. The median household income is $1,708 per week. Family income is $2,176 per week. Dolls Point is ranked #1,247 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dolls Point?

Median rent in Dolls Point NSW is $451 per week ($1,954 per month). Rent represents 26.4% of household income, which is considered moderate. Dolls Point ranks #1,037 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dolls Point?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dolls Point NSW is $2,383. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dolls Point?

The median age in Dolls Point NSW is 44 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dolls Point a good suburb to live in?

Dolls Point is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,633. The median income is $996/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11269. All dollar figures in AUD.