Dolls Point NSW, 2219
Dolls Point Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Making a move to Dolls Point, NSW 2219? It's fundamental to evaluate if it is a good fit for you based on factors such as proximity to schools etc. The Homes.com.au suburb profile informs you with unique data about Dolls Point house prices, demographics & market trends so we can allow you to make informed decisions about your potential move to the suburb.
If you are new to Dolls Point, keep reading for a brief historical overview to discover the lifestyle and what makes this suburb a worthy option.
Overview Dolls Point is a tiny suburb in the southern metropolitan area of Sydney. It is 17 kilometres away from the Sydney central business district and is within the St. George Area. As of the 2016 census, Dolls Point has a population of 1,661.
Neighbouring Dolls Point are the suburbs of Sans Souci and Sandringham, while Botany Bay is located on the suburb's east.
Living in Dolls Point Dolls Point is a peaceful beachside suburb, dubbed by its locals as a "great place to raise a family".
One of the main attractions of the suburb is Dolls Point Beach, which boasts some of the whitest sand in Sydney. Locals enjoy activities such as fishing and kite surfing in this area.
For the commercial area, there is a small strip of establishments on the suburb's west border. Businesses here include a few local restaurants, cafes, and a salon. The Sans Souci Library is also found on this street.
The Scots College Brighton Preparatory School is located in the historic Primrose House in Dolls Point.
History of Dolls Point It is unclear where the suburb was named after; however, it is believed that the area was named after a convict who escaped and took shelter in Dolls Point's "uninhabitable" landscape to avoid the authorities.
The area situated in between Cooks River and Georges River (where Dolls Point is located) was first known as Seven Mile Beach. It was renamed Lady Robinsons Beach in 1874 after the wife of Sir Hercules Robinson, the 14th Governor of New South Wales.
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