Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 2.1 km apart, on the same open data. Dover Heights scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.
| Dover Heights | Vaucluse | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 34 | 92 |
| Safety | 87 | 71 |
| Wealth | 98 | 94 |
| Value | 80 | 82 |
| Parks | 68 | 84 |
| Cafés | 54 | 72 |
| Transit | 87 | 69 |
| Green space | 64 | 74 |
| Active & healthy | 39 | 66 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 70 | 24 |
| Median rent | $798/wk | $700/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $7,280,000 | $7,280,000 |
| Population | 4,044 | 9,510 |
| Full profile | Dover Heights in full | Vaucluse in full |
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.
Dover Heights scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Dover Heights and Vaucluse have the same median house price.
Dover Heights scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Dover Heights or Vaucluse.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →