Median house price
$875k
+0.6% change
NSW · Eurobodalla Council
Dalmeny, 2546
Est. population · Jun 2025
2,739
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.3%
Median age
59
Median income
$1,092/wk
Employment rate
36.5%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$875,000
Languages at home
5.4%non-English
Most common: Spanish, Italian, Punjabi
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- National parks
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Dalmeny sits in Eurobodalla Council as a regional smaller community that feels self-contained and a long way from big-city bustle. Regional towns and local services do more of the everyday heavy lifting than the city. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, and buses help with longer trips. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because community and employment, plus parks and green space lag behind, despite relative strength in safety.
At a glance
Dalmeny snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$500/wk
Houses $600 · Units $400
Population (ERP)
2,739
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
22.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#84
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
39th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
51st
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 45.3/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 41% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2871st in Australia
- State rank
- 875th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #84 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #205 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $400
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 48
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $875,000
- Median price change
- +0.6%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
2,739(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · +4.3% over 5 years · 51th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +4.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +15
- Change in 5 years
- +112
- Growth rank in NSW
- 51th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~2,850), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,194
- Median age
- 59
- Median household income / week
- $1,092
- Dwelling vacancy
- 22.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 246 of 1,090
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,408
- Employment rate
- 36.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 766 / 10 / 67
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 159
- Against the person
- 57
- Against property
- 57
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 58.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 38 residents
- State safety percentile
- 39.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -6.2%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order53
- Domestic Violence Related Assault47
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment85
- Malicious Damage To Property74
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault45
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
50 public transport stops in this suburb
- Dalmeny Bowling Club, Mort Av
- Mort Av Opp Dalmeny Sporting Club
- Noble Pde After Amhurst St
- Noble Pde At William St
- Princes Hwy At Mort Av
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
74 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 cafes · 1 supermarkets · 1 fast food · 1 places of worship · 1 playgrounds · 2 sports centres · 1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Decent local green space — 2 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 50 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 59/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.46
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.91
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.91
Food & drink(2)
- your local cafeCafe
- Blue Octopus TakeawayFast food
Unit 2 1 Noble Parade, Dalmeny
Shopping(1)
- IGA DalmenySupermarket
Cresswick Parade, Dalmeny
Community(1)
- Fire Brigade HallCommunity centre
Mort Avenue, Dalmeny
Sport & outdoors(6)
- George Noble ParkPark
- Rotary ParkPark
- Playground
- Dalmeny Tennis ClubSports centre
Mort Avenue, Dalmeny
- Sports centre
- Sports field
Transport(11)
11 bus stops
Other(26)
- Bbq
- Bench (6)
- Bicycle Parking
- Dalmeny Caravan And Camping GroundCamp Site
- Dalmeny Caravan & Camping GroundCaravan Site
- Drinking water
- Dalmeny-Kianga Rural Fire BrigadeFire station
- Hairdresser
- Information (3)
- Massage DalmenyMassage
- Parking (9)
- IGAPetrol station
Dalmeny
- See Change PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist
- Picnic Table (7)
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's WitnessesPlace of worship
2 Eucalyptus Drive, Dalmeny
- Post Box
Cresswick Parade, Dalmeny
- Public Bookcase
- Public toilets
- Shelter
- Slipway (2)
- Estia Aged Care DalmenySocial Facility
25-29 Noble Parade, Dalmeny
- Sandy Souls Surf ShopSurf
- TelstraTelephone
- Waste Basket (6)
- The Local DalmenyYes
- Yes
Cresswick Parade, Dalmeny
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- George Noble ParkPark
- Rotary ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
2 Eucalyptus Drive, Dalmeny
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Moruya Hospital (29.4 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- See Change PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 62
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 22.6
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 266 mm · ~33 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 284 mm · ~36 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 175 mm · ~22 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 226 mm · ~28 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 14 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure47 TATIARA STREET DALMENY 2546Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)102 CRESSWICK PARADE DALMENY 2546Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure49 COASTAL COURT DALMENY 2546Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)83 CRESSWICK PARADE DALMENY 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure61 COASTAL COURT DALMENY 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 JOCELYN STREET DALMENY 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure41 ATTUNGA STREET DALMENY 2546Determined
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)6 JOCELYN STREET DALMENY 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure99 CRESSWICK PARADE DALMENY 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure45 ATTUNGA STREET DALMENY 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool80 CRESSWICK PARADE DALMENY 2546Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport18 COASTAL COURT DALMENY 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation26 MUMMAGA WAY DALMENY 2546Determined
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)65 CRESSWICK PARADE DALMENY 2546Determined
2025· 26 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Driveways and hard stand spaces6 JOCELYN STREET DALMENY 2546Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 LAIDLEY STREET DALMENY 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 ELANORA STREET DALMENY 2546Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support8 POSSUM PLACE DALMENY 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure31 YABBARRA DRIVE DALMENY 2546Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure30 HADDRILL PARADE DALMENY 2546Withdrawn
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 JOCELYN STREET DALMENY 2546Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure99 CRESSWICK PARADE DALMENY 2546Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 ELANORA STREET DALMENY 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)102 CRESSWICK PARADE DALMENY 2546Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17-21 MCMILLAN CRESCENT DALMENY 2546Determined
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)6 JOCELYN STREET DALMENY 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 DULLING STREET DALMENY 2546Determined
August 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Driveways and hard stand spaces6 JOCELYN STREET DALMENY 2546Determined
- Subdivision52-54 CRESSWICK PARADE DALMENY 2546Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 LONSDALE PARADE DALMENY 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 CRESSWICK PARADE DALMENY 2546Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)7 ELANORA STREET DALMENY 2546Determined
June 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 MACULATA CIRCUIT DALMENY 2546Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure21 GOOLARA AVENUE DALMENY 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure29 COASTAL COURT DALMENY 2546Determined
April 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Driveways and hard stand spaces6 JOCELYN STREET DALMENY 2546Operational consent issued
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure24 ATTUNGA STREET DALMENY 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure48 CRESSWICK PARADE DALMENY 2546Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7A MORT AVENUE DALMENY 2546Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 JOCELYN STREET DALMENY 2546Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
- Member of Parliament
- Kristy McBAIN (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,376
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.1 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 42.8%Labor 57.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 39.8 km away).
Coalition 41.3%Labor 58.7%
1.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -3.3 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- DalmenyLabor 58.5% · Coalition 41.5% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- NaroomaLabor 64.2% · Coalition 35.8% TPP (2025)6.0 km away
- BodallaLabor 62.5% · Coalition 37.5% TPP (2025)8.8 km away
- Tuross HeadLabor 57.9% · Coalition 42.1% TPP (2025)14.0 km away
- Central TilbaLabor 68.5% · Coalition 31.5% TPP (2025)18.4 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Eurobodalla Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.