Dalmeny

Population growth drivers in Dalmeny are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of Dalmeny is around 2,173, a decrease of 21 people (1.0%) since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2,194. This estimation is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025, along with an additional 2 validated new addresses since the Census date. The resident population estimate is 2,172, resulting in a density ratio of 303 persons per square kilometer. Interstate migration contributed approximately 76.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where necessary, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from these aggregations for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Dalmeny is projected to grow by 272 persons, reflecting an increase of 12.5% in total over the 16-year period, anticipating above median population growth for national non-metropolitan areas.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Dalmeny according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Dalmeny has had minimal residential development activity in recent years. Between 2015 and 2019, there were only four dwelling approvals annually on average. This low level of development reflects the rural nature of Dalmeny, where housing growth is typically driven by specific local needs rather than broader market demand.

It should be noted that due to the small number of approvals, individual projects can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics. Compared to other areas in NSW, such as Rest of NSW, Dalmeny has substantially lower development levels. This pattern is also below national averages for property development activity.

Dalmeny has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46thth percentile nationally

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Dalmeny maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Dalmeny has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.8%, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of December 2025, there are 777 residents in work, and the unemployment rate is 1.2% lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Dalmeny is significantly lower at 42.5%, compared to Regional NSW's 60.5%. According to Census responses, only 13.4% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Dalmeny shows strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

However, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 1.5% of Dalmeny's workforce compared to 5.3% in Regional NSW. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. In a 12-month period ending December 2025, labour force decreased by 5.2%, alongside a 4.5% employment decline, causing unemployment to fall by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced an employment decline of 1.2% and labour force decline of 0.8%, with a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insight into potential future demand within Dalmeny. These projections suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Dalmeny's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

Dalmeny's median taxpayer income in financial year 2023 was $36,584 and average income was $49,808 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is below Regional NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. By March 2026, estimated median income would be approximately $40,359 and average income would be around $54,948 based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023. Dalmeny's household, family, and personal incomes ranked at the 7th percentile nationally according to the 2021 Census. The most common income bracket in Dalmeny was $400 - $799, with 641 people or 29.5% of locals falling within this range. This differs from metropolitan regions where the $1,500 - $2,999 category is predominant at 29.9%. After housing costs, 86.3% of income remained in Dalmeny, ranking at the 10th percentile nationally.

Dalmeny is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dalmeny's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 90.9% houses and 9.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dalmeny stood at 54.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.6% and rented ones at 19.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,408, below Regional NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Dalmeny was $330, matching Regional NSW's figure but lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, Dalmeny's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863.

Dalmeny features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 67.1% of all households, including 18.3% couples with children, 39.7% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.9%, with lone person households at 29.9% and group households comprising 2.7%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

Dalmeny shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Dalmeny Trail's residents aged 15+ have 22.9% with university degrees, compared to NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.6%, followed by graduate diplomas (3.3%) and postgraduate qualifications (3.0%). Vocational credentials are held by 43.3% of residents aged 15+, including advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (31.6%). A total of 23.4% of the population is actively pursuing education, with 9.0% in primary, 7.6% in secondary, and 1.8% in tertiary education.

A substantial 23.4% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 9.0% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 1.8% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Dalmeny has 33 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by nine different routes that collectively offer 81 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 174 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Dalmeny being primarily residential. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 94%, with 4% walking. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 13.4% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 11 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately two weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Dalmeny is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Dalmeny. AreaSearch's assessment shows notable prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups. The rate of private health cover is extremely low at approximately 47% of the total population (around 1,014 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 14.1 and 9.7% of residents respectively, while 53.2% report no medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age population faces significant health challenges with higher chronic condition rates. Dalmeny has 39.7% of residents aged 65 and over (862 people), higher than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly aligning with national rankings for the general population.

Dalmeny ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Dalmeny's cultural diversity was found to be below average. Its population comprised 87.9% citizens, 84.0% born in Australia, and 94.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, with 49.5% of Dalmeny residents identifying as such, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW.

The top three ancestral groups were English (33.1%), Australian (28.9%), and Irish (10.4%). Notably, Polish (1.0%) was overrepresented in Dalmeny compared to the regional average of 0.5%. Similarly, Welsh (0.7%) and Spanish (0.5%) had higher representations than their respective regional averages of 0.5% and 0.3%.

Dalmeny ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Dalmeny's median age is 58, which is notably higher than Regional NSW's figure of 43 and Australia's national average of 38 years. The age group of 65-74 is particularly well-represented in Dalmeny at 18.1%, compared to Regional NSW's figure, while the 15-24 cohort is less prevalent at 6.8%. This concentration of the 65-74 age group is significantly higher than the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and present day, the population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 10.8% to 13.0%, while the 35 to 44 cohort has increased from 8.4% to 10.2%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 age group has decreased from 16.4% to 14.0%, and the 65 to 74 group has dropped from 19.4% to 18.1%. By the year 2041, demographic modeling predicts significant shifts in Dalmeny's age profile. Notably, the 85+ population is expected to grow by 52%, increasing from 186 to 284 people. Conversely, the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.