Dover Heights

NSW 2030 • Greater Sydney

4,044
Population (2021)
$73,008
Median Income
0.95 km²
Area
83m
Elevation
PremiumCoastalFamily-FriendlyPrestigiousCliff-top

About Dover Heights

Dover Heights is an exclusive eastern suburbs enclave perched on the cliffs of Sydney's coastline, just 8 kilometres east of the CBD in the Waverley local government area. With a population of approximately 4,044, this tightly-knit suburb covers just 1 square kilometre and commands some of the most spectacular ocean views in Sydney. The predominant age group is 10-19 years, reflecting the family-oriented nature of this affluent community where households are primarily couples with children working in professional occupations.

Dover Heights offers a prestigious coastal lifestyle with 9 parks covering 12% of the suburb, dramatic cliff-top walks, and proximity to Bondi Beach and the famous Bondi to Bronte coastal trail. The suburb has a strong Jewish community with excellent private schools including Kesser Torah College and Moriah College nearby. Dover Heights attracts established families and professionals who value the blend of ocean panoramas, village atmosphere, top-tier schools, and easy access to both Bondi Junction's shopping precinct and the Sydney CBD.

Dover Heights falls under postcode 2030 and is governed by Waverley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Vaucluse electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2030
Urban Area
Waverley
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.87°, 151.28°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
0.95 km²
Elevation
83m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bondi Junction
2.5 km
30 min

Bus Services

  • 380 — Bondi Junction to Dover Heights via Military Road 15-20 min
  • 324 — Dover Heights to Wynyard (Sydney CBD) via Rose Bay 35-40 min
  • 381 — Bondi Junction to North Bondi via Dover Heights 20 min

Commute to Sydney

Distance
8 km
By Train
25-30 min (bus to Bondi Junction then T4 Line to City)
By Bus
35-40 min (Route 324 direct to Wynyard)
By Car (Peak)
25-35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15 min

🛣️ Bus 380 connects to Bondi Junction interchange for trains to CBD. Route 324 runs direct to the city via Rose Bay. Rose Bay ferry wharf is also accessible.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Hilly terrain with cliff-top walks; bus needed for shopping at Bondi Junction but local cafes and parks within walking distance

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$798
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$4,333
Avg Household Size
3 people
Median Age
41 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,802
Census 2021
4,044
6.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$59,540
Income 2021
$73,008
22.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,251
Born Overseas 1,670

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. South Africa 578
  • 2. England 134
  • 3. China 82
  • 4. New Zealand 49
  • 5. United States 46
  • 6. France 29
  • 7. Italy 27
  • 8. Egypt 25
  • 9. Hong Kong 25
  • 10. Indonesia 24
  • 11. Brazil 23
  • 12. Philippines 23
  • 13. Greece 22
  • 14. Poland 20
  • 15. Germany 18

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 816
Australian 789
South African 513
Irish 243
Chinese 225
Russian 199
Greek 187
Polish 169
Italian 160
German 142

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

848
Both parents born in Australia
2,442
Both parents born overseas
623
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Judaism
49.9%
Christianity
23.6%
No Religion
19.6%
Buddhism
0.9%
Islam
0.4%
Hinduism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
197 (4.9%)
5-14 years
627 (15.5%)
15-19 years
310 (7.7%)
20-24 years
248 (6.1%)
25-34 years
382 (9.4%)
35-44 years
446 (11.0%)
45-54 years
650 (16.1%)
55-64 years
512 (12.7%)
65-74 years
405 (10.0%)
75-84 years
191 (4.7%)
85+ years
67 (1.7%)

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