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Dover Heights vs North Bondi

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.4 km apart, on the same open data. Dover Heights scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.

Dover HeightsNorth Bondi
Active3448
Safety8752
Wealth9893
Value8073
Parks6856
Cafés5487
Transit8775
Green space645
Active & healthy3934
Schools nearby (OSM)7093
Median rent$798/wk $700/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$7,280,000$5,100,000
Population4,0449,290
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Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Dover Heights safer than North Bondi?

Dover Heights scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Dover Heights or North Bondi?

North Bondi has the lower median house price of the two ($5,100,000 vs $7,280,000).

Should I live in Dover Heights or North Bondi?

Dover Heights scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Dover Heights or North Bondi.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →