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The median house price in Dalmeny is $835k, with units at $567k. House values have moved 2.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Dalmeny has an estimated 2,173 residents. That puts 304 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on local residential address validations by AreaSearch following the Census and evaluations of ABS demographic data updates, Dalmeny's population is estimated to stand at approximately 2,173 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 21 people (1.0%) from the 2,194 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. This adjustment is derived from the resident population of 2,172 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with an additional 2 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With this population level, the area's density is 303 persons per square kilometer, which indicates substantial space per resident and potential capacity for future building.
Recent population gains were predominantly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 76.0% of all inflows. For each SA2 boundary, AreaSearch incorporates demographic projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as the anchor year. For locations lacking this coverage, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government's 2022 release (anchored in 2021) are employed. Growth dynamics by age category from these combined datasets are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic shifts, the region is projected to experience growth exceeding the median of national non-metropolitan zones, expanding by 272 residents by 2041 based on these aggregated SA2 models, which represents an overall climb of 12.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential construction in the suburb of Dalmeny is highly constrained, averaging 1 dwelling approval per year (accumulating to 5 over the preceding five-year span). Such minor development activity is typical for rural settings where housing demand remains quiet and building is naturally restricted by local infrastructure and market needs. Because these approval counts are so small, annual growth calculations and relative percentages can shift dramatically based on single projects. Building volumes in the suburb of Dalmeny are naturally far lower than those observed across the Rest of NSW, and similarly sit below national benchmarks.
Furthermore, all recent building approvals have consisted of single-family detached houses, preserving the spacious, rural character of the locality. The ratio of 1086 residents per building permit underscores this quiet, low-density development pattern. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Dalmeny is set to add 271 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current low levels, the supply of homes may fall behind population increases, which will likely heighten competition among buyers and support upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Dalmeny
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 20 current infrastructure and development projects close to Dalmeny, worth an estimated $967 million. 6 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure updates, major projects, and local planning decisions are critical drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified no new projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key regional projects of potential relevance include the Princes Highway Safety And Capacity: Nowra, Nsw To Victorian Border, the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, Regional NSW Road Network Safety Improvements, and Corridor Preservation For East Coast High Speed Rail.
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South Moruya Roundabout
Construction of a four-legged roundabout on the Princes Highway south of Moruya to improve traffic safety, flow, and access to future housing developments, the new Eurobodalla Emergency Services Precinct, and the Moruya TAFE campus. The project includes constructing islands and paths for pedestrians and cyclists.
New Eurobodalla Regional Hospital
A new Level 4 regional hospital that will provide more services than the Moruya and Batemans Bay hospitals combined. It will include a new emergency department, an intensive care unit, expanded chemotherapy and renal dialysis services, new surgical and operating theatres, and expanded medical imaging services including an MRI.
Moruya Housing Infrastructure Project
This project will deliver infrastructure to support up to 1,000 new homes in Moruya. It includes building roads, drainage, footpaths, and upgrading water and sewer systems to unlock land for housing development.
Bermagui Water Security Project
The Bermagui Water Security Project is investigating infrastructure and operational solutions to address critical water shortage risks in the South Coast region. Current options under evaluation in the preliminary business case include adjusting Brogo Dam operational reserve rules, constructing a new or upgraded weir at the town offtake, and building a direct pipeline from Brogo Dam to the treatment plant. The project aims to enhance resilience against extreme drought events and support future population growth in Bermagui and Cobargo.
Moruya Bypass
A proposed bypass of the Moruya town centre to improve traffic flow, safety and resilience on the Princes Highway. A preferred corridor has been identified and the land is being reserved for future construction.
Sapphire Cove Estate - Bermagui
Sapphire Cove is a new master-planned residential development in Bermagui, comprising over 24 hectares. It offers 550m2 - 900m2 residential lots and is situated adjacent to the immaculate Bermagui Golf Course. Registration for the development is imminent, and it is setting a benchmark for new residential developments on the NSW Coast.
Riverbend Bermagui
Riverbend Bermagui is a Balinese-inspired luxury mature-living village by Metacap. It will feature 162 architectural 2- and 3-bedroom homes nestled amidst 29 hectares of coastal beauty, with over 16.5 hectares preserved as natural green space. The development includes resort facilities and is designed for over 60s living. A comprehensive development assessment has been lodged, and stage one construction is planned for late 2024, with homes ready by mid-2025.
Princes Highway Safety And Capacity: Nowra, Nsw To Victorian Border
Enhancing the Princes Highway from Nowra to the Victorian border to improve safety, reduce congestion, and increase freight productivity through upgrades and bypasses; $2.2 billion committed for various projects.
783 residents of Dalmeny are employed, from a labour force of 804. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 42.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,826, about 84% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Dalmeny features a skilled labor force with strong representation in essential service fields, and an unemployment rate of only 2.6% according to AreaSearch's aggregated statistical data. As of March 2026, there are 783 employed residents, representing an unemployment rate 1.5% below the Regional NSW level of 4.1%, while workforce participation is considerably lower at 42.7% compared to the 60.6% recorded across Regional NSW. Census data indicates that a modest 13.4% of working locals did so from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area displays a distinct concentration in health care & social assistance, employing workers at 1.3 times the regional rate. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.5% of employment compared to 5.3% across the region. Local job opportunities appear relatively constrained, as demonstrated by the balance between the Census working population and resident workers. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch, aggregated from wider regional areas, shows that for the year ending March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 3.0% while employment fell by 1.9%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 1.1 percentage points. This divergence from Regional NSW is notable, where employment shrank by 0.9%, the workforce decreased by 0.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.5 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 offer additional context on future demand in the suburb of Dalmeny. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary widely. Applying these industry projections to the local employment mix suggests employment within the suburb of Dalmeny should expand by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison rather than a local population forecast.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Dalmeny is $1,092 a week (about $57,000 a year), with median personal income at $564 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $36,584 a year against an average of $49,808. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxpayer income levels in the suburb of Dalmeny sit below the national average based on the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among local taxpayers is $36,584 and the average is $49,808, compared to Regional NSW statistics of $52,390 and $65,215. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $40,359 (median) and $54,948 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Dalmeny all rank at the 7th percentile nationally.
The local earnings profile is dominated by a cohort of 29.5% of residents (641 people) earning in the $400 - 799 bracket, differing from the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is largest at 29.9%. Discretionary income remaining after housing costs stands at 86.3%, placing the area in the 10th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Dalmeny had 843 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 8% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 55% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $330 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,408 a month. Rent absorbs 30.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in the suburb of Dalmeny at the time of the latest Census consisted of 90.9% separate houses and 9.1% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, apartments, or other formats, compared to Regional NSW where houses make up 82.6% and alternative dwellings constitute 17.4%. Outright home ownership is exceptionally high at 54.5%, with the remaining properties occupied under a mortgage (26.6%) or rented (19.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment was recorded at $1,408, and the median weekly rent was $330, compared to regional averages of $1,733 and $330. Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Dalmeny are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rent costs are also well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Dalmeny counted 843 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 91% of areas nationally, against 40% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of local households at 67.1%, consisting of couples with children at 18.3%, couples without children at 39.7%, and single parents at 8.8%. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.9%, with single-person households at 29.9% and group living situations representing 2.7%. The typical household size of 2.1 people is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.9% of adults in Dalmeny hold a university qualification, including 16.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 89% of areas nationally. A further 31.6% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Attainment levels in the suburb of Dalmeny sit below regional figures, with 22.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university qualification compared to 32.2% across NSW, suggesting opportunities for further training. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 16.6%, followed by graduate diplomas (3.3%) and postgraduate qualifications (3.0%). Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 43.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (31.6%). A significant proportion of the population, namely 23.4%, is enrolled in formal studies. This group comprises 9.0% attending primary schools, 7.6% in secondary education, and 1.8% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Dalmeny means driving: households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport options in the suburb of Dalmeny include 33 active transit stops serviced by local buses. These stops accommodate 9 distinct routes that generate 81 passenger journeys per week. Transport accessibility is high, with the average distance to a stop being 174 meters. The suburb is primarily residential, leading most workers to commute out of the area; private cars are the primary mode of travel for 94% of commuters, while 4% walk. Households average 1.3 vehicles, which is lower than the regional standard. A relatively small 13.4% of residents worked from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during pandemic conditions.
Transit services average 11 trips daily across the route network, translating to roughly 2 departures per week at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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53.2% of residents in Dalmeny report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 89% of areas nationally. 13.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health outcomes present notable difficulties in the suburb of Dalmeny according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic illnesses. The presence of common medical conditions is marked across both younger and older demographics, while private health insurance rates are very low, covering roughly 47% of the population (~1,014 people). This contrasts with 51.9% coverage across Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues locally, affecting 14.1% and 9.7% of residents. Meanwhile, 53.2% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Working-age residents experience significant health difficulties, with higher rates of chronic illness. The suburb of Dalmeny has a high proportion of older residents, with 39.7% of the population aged 65 and over (862 people) compared to 23.4% regionally, and senior health outcomes are generally consistent with national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Dalmeny is largely Australian-born, at 84.0% of residents, with 5.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.1%) and Australian (28.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in the suburb of Dalmeny is lower than average, with citizens making up 87.9% of the population, 84.0% of residents born in Australia, and 94.6% of households speaking only English. The primary religious affiliation is Christianity, followed by 49.5% of the population, which compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Based on parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in the suburb of Dalmeny are English at 33.1%, Australian at 28.9%, and Irish at 10.4%. There are also specific ethnic groups that display higher concentrations compared to regional averages: Polish residents make up 1.0% of the suburb of Dalmeny (compared to 0.5% regionally), Welsh ancestry stands at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%), and Spanish ancestry is 0.5% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dalmeny is 58, older than 98% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 13.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 58, the suburb of Dalmeny is significantly older than Regional NSW at 43 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 18.1% of the population, while the 15 - 24 cohort is smaller at 6.8%. The proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 sits well above the national level of 9.4%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 10.8% to 13.0% and the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 8.4% to 10.2%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 group contracted from 16.4% to 14.0% and the 65 to 74 bracket declined from 19.4% to 18.1%.
Demographic projections indicate the age structure will change considerably by 2041, led by a 52% increase in the 85+ cohort (adding 97 people) to reach 284 from 186, while the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 cohorts are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Dalmeny
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,194 at the 2021 Census → 2,173 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL11192). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.