Dalmeny

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of November 2025, Dalmeny's estimated population is around 2,213. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2,194 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 2,187 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and one validated new address since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 309 persons per square kilometer. Dalmeny's growth rate of 0.9% since the census positions it within 2.5 percentage points of the SA3 area (3.4%). Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 76.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered. Considering projected demographic shifts, the Dalmeny statistical area (Lv2) is expected to grow by 298 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 14.3% over the 17 years.

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

Dalmeny has seen minimal residential development activity, with fewer than one dwelling approval per year on average over the past five years (four approvals in total). This low level of development reflects the rural nature of the area, where housing projects are typically driven by specific local needs rather than broader market demand. It is important to note that due to the small number of approvals, individual projects can significantly impact annual growth and relative statistics.

Dalmeny's development levels are substantially lower compared to the Rest of NSW, and this pattern is also below national averages.

Dalmeny has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 45thth percentile nationally

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The employment landscape in Dalmeny presents a mixed picture: unemployment remains low at 3.3%, yet recent job losses have affected its comparative national standing

Dalmeny has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 3.3% as of AreaSearch's statistical aggregation.

As of September 2025816 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.5% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Dalmeny was significantly lower at 38.0%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. The dominant employment sectors among residents included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Health care & social assistance had a particularly strong representation with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing was under-represented with only 1.5% of Dalmeny's workforce compared to 5.3% in Rest of NSW. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In a 12-month period ending June 2025, labour force decreased by 4.7% alongside a 4.7% employment decline, leaving unemployment broadly flat. This contrasted with Rest of NSW's employment decline of 0.5% and labour force decline of 0.1%, along with a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 showed NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Dalmeny's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

Dalmeny suburb's median taxpayer income is $36,584 and average is $49,808 according to latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is below national averages of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 are approximately $39,825 (median) and $54,221 (average). Dalmeny's household, family, and personal incomes ranked at the 7th percentile nationally in the 2021 Census. The earnings profile shows 29.5% of locals earning between $400 - $799, contrasting with metropolitan regions where 29.9% earn between $1,500 - $2,999. After housing costs, 86.3% of income remains, 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, consisted of 90.9% houses and 9.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 84.3% houses and 15.7% 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, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent in Dalmeny was $330, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $320. Nationally, Dalmeny's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 32.9%, with lone person households making up 29.9% and group households comprising 2.7%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.2.

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

Dalmeny trails regional benchmarks in educational qualifications, with 22.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to the state average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.6%, followed by graduate diplomas (3.3%) and postgraduate qualifications (3.0%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 43.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 11.7% and certificates for 31.6%. A significant portion of the population is actively pursuing formal education, with 23.4% engaged in it, including 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

Transport analysis in Dalmeny shows 33 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops are served by a mix of buses running along 9 individual routes. Together, they provide 81 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 174 meters from their nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 11 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 2 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Dalmeny is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Dalmeny faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older residents. Private health cover is low, at approximately 47% (about 1,033 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 14.1%) and mental health issues (9.7%). Conversely, 53.2% report no medical ailments, compared to 59.6% in Rest of NSW. Dalmeny has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 38.6% (854 people), than the 31.7% in Rest of NSW. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are challenging but perform better than the general population in health metrics.

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, with 87.9% of its population being citizens born in Australia who speak English only at home. The main religion in Dalmeny was Christianity, comprising 49.5% of the population compared to 49.0% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were English (33.1%), Australian (28.9%), and Irish (10.4%).

Notably, Polish residents made up 1.0%, Welsh residents 0.7%, and Spanish residents 0.5%, each higher than the regional averages of 0.5%, 0.5%, and 0.2% respectively.

Dalmeny ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Dalmeny's median age is 58, which is significantly higher than the Rest of NSW figure of 43 and Australia's national average of 38 years. The percentage of people aged 85 and above in Dalmeny is 8.6%, compared to 2% in the Rest of NSW and 2.2% nationally. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals aged 15-24 is 6.6%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 35-44 has increased from 8.4% to 10.3%, while those aged 75-84 have risen from 10.8% to 12.1%. Conversely, the 55-64 age group has decreased from 16.4% to 14.3%, and the 65-74 cohort has dropped from 19.4% to 17.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Dalmeny's age profile. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 53%, reaching 292 people from the current 190. However, the 55-64 and 15-24 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.