DOVER HEIGHTS

Sydney East
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House Median
This suburb $10,803,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $1,628,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 1,583
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 5.6%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 4,044
Density 4,269.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

DOVER HEIGHTS Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $10,803,000
House Sales Volume -
Unit Median $1,628,000
Unit Sales Volume -
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House No data
2 Bed Unit $900/wk
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

DOVER HEIGHTS Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Very Safe
Crime rate: 1,583 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.24x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

DOVER HEIGHTS 1,583/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

DOVER HEIGHTS has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

DOVER HEIGHTS Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

4,044
Total Population
4,269
people/km² density
5.6%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
816 people
20.2%
2
Australia
789 people
19.5%
3
Sth_African
513 people
12.7%
4
Ireland
243 people
6.0%
5
China
225 people
5.6%

Transport

9.0 km
to Sydney CBD
22 min
drive to CBD
55 min
transit to CBD
No Station
bus/car required

Local Schools (2)

Partially Selective (1)

Rose Bay Secondary College

Details
78.6 score Year 7-12 Co-ed

Independent (1)

Kesser Torah College

Details
72.4 score K-12 Co-ed

DOVER HEIGHTS Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 2 neighbouring suburbs

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About DOVER HEIGHTS

Dover Heights is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 9.0km from CBD, about 55 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 4,044 with a density of 4269 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $10,803,000, above Sydney average; unit median $1,628,000, above Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, selective school Rose Bay Secondary College has 190; independent school Kesser Torah College has 34.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 1583 per 100,000, 0.24x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 20.18%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (19.51%) and South African (12.69%), Chinese comprises 5.56%, Chinese proportion close to NSW average.

Transport: No train station coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Dover Heights has a house median of $10,803,000 and unit median of $1,628,000. Property prices are significantly above Sydney median, a premium residential area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Dover Heights has a crime rate of 1583 per 100,000, which is 0.24x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Partially Selective schools: Rose Bay Secondary College, 2024 HSC results: 190 Distinguished Achievers, 5 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, 1 First in Course, AU Guide Score 78.6. Independent schools: Kesser Torah College, 2024 HSC results: 34 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, 8 Top Achievers, 2 First in Course, AU Guide Score 72.4.

According to ABS 2021 Census, Dover Heights has a population of 4,044, with Chinese comprising 5.60%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: English (20.18%), Aust (19.51%), Sth_African (12.69%), Irish (6.01%), Chinese (5.56%).

Dover Heights is approximately 9.0km from Sydney CBD, about 22 minutes by car or 55 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Close to city centre, very convenient commute.