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Dalwood NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Dalwood, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Dalwood NSW is 218 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dalwood is $814 per week ($42,328 per year). Median rent in Dalwood is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Dalwood has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Dalwood has a population density of 20.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dalwood is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dalwood is $1,408.

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Dalwood Population

residents (Census 2021)

Dalwood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$814/wk

$42,328 per year

#3355 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$380/wk

$1,647 per month

#2445 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,408/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Dalwood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (112) Female 49.8% (111)

Population Density

20.0

people per km²

218 people · 10.9 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,305

Family income/wk

Dalwood Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Dalwood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

73.3% 44 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

26.7% 16 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Dalwood Country of Birth

Australia

87.5%

England

8.7%

Canada

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Dalwood Religion

No Religion

40.5%

Catholic

22.5%

Anglican

14.0%

Uniting Church

6.5%

Not stated

4.5%

Baptist

4.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.0%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dalwood Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Dalwood Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Dalwood Employment

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Employed full-time

37.0% 64 people

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Employed part-time

31.2% 54 people

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Not in labour force

31.8% 55 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Dalwood Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

31.3%

Bachelor Degree

29.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

26.0%

Certificate I/II

5.2%

Postgraduate Degree

4.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Dalwood Occupation

Professionals

31.5%

Managers

27.4%

Clerical & Administrative

15.1%

Labourers

9.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

6.8%

Community & Personal Service

5.5%

Sales Workers

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Dalwood Field of Study

Society & Culture

17.9%

Management & Commerce

16.4%

Agriculture & Environment

16.4%

Health

11.9%

Education

11.9%

Engineering

10.4%

Architecture & Building

10.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Dalwood Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dalwood Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.6%

$650-$799/wk

5.6%

$800-$999/wk

4.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.5%

$4,000+/wk

16.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dalwood Marital Status

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Married

66.1% 127

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Separated

2.1% 4

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Divorced

9.4% 18

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Widowed

2.6% 5

👤

Never married

19.8% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dalwood Ancestry

English

36.9%

Australian

27.1%

Irish

12.1%

Scottish

8.9%

German

3.5%

Italian

3.2%

Other

2.2%

Dutch

1.9%

South African

1.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.3%

New Zealander

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dalwood School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

22.6%

Primary — Government

17.0%

Vocational Education

15.1%

Primary — Catholic

13.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

9.4%

Pre-school

7.5%

Secondary — Catholic

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Dalwood Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.4% 10

✅

No need for assistance

97.6% 406

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Dalwood Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.9% 31

—

Not a volunteer

83.1% 152

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dalwood Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

50.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dalwood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

62.5%

Did not go to work

20.8%

Walked only

9.4%

Car (passenger)

4.2%

Truck

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Dalwood Car Ownership

1 vehicle

23.4%

2 vehicles

36.4%

3 vehicles

19.5%

4+ vehicles

20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Dalwood Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

5.5%

3 bedrooms

45.2%

4 bedrooms

28.8%

5 bedrooms

9.6%

6+ bedrooms

11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Dalwood Population Mobility

11.4%

moved in the last year

39.9%

moved in the last 5 years

1.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dalwood Indigenous Population

2.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

405

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dalwood Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Cancer

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Dalwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.2%

$150-$299/wk

2.1%

$300-$399/wk

2.1%

$400-$499/wk

7.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.5%

$650-$799/wk

14.1%

$800-$999/wk

12.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.3%

$3,500+/wk

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dalwood Family Structure

Couple — no children

43.9%

Couple — children under 15

32.8%

Couple — no children under 15

18.5%

One parent — no children under 15

3.2%

One parent — children under 15

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dalwood Military Service

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Previously served

4.2% 8

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Never served

95.8% 183

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dalwood Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.3% 32

—

Did not provide

82.7% 153

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dalwood Children Ever Born

No children

27.9%

2 children

47.5%

3 children

24.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Dalwood When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1991–2000

2011–2015

2018

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Dalwood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.2%

5–14 hours

36.0%

15–29 hours

15.2%

30+ hours

11.8%

Did not do domestic work

12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Dalwood Household Size

1 person

18.7%

2 persons

42.9%

3 persons

11.0%

4 persons

16.5%

5 persons

5.5%

6+ persons

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dalwood Where Residents Moved From

Same address

186

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Dalwood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dalwood Schools

schools nearby

government

1031

avg ICSEA score

total students

Rous Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 85 students

1031

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Dalwood Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,181/wk

Median Rent $380/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Dalwood

Your weekly income

≈ $9,451/month

Median rent $380/wk

Left after rent $1,801/wk

Rent share 17.4%

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Dalwood vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dalwood

What is the population of Dalwood NSW?

The population of Dalwood NSW is 218 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 20.0 people per km².Dalwood is ranked #6,733 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dalwood?

The median personal income in Dalwood NSW is $814 per week, or $42,328 per year.The median household income is $2,181 per week.Family income is $2,305 per week.Dalwood is ranked #3,355 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dalwood?

Median rent in Dalwood NSW is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 17.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Dalwood ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dalwood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dalwood NSW is $1,408. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dalwood?

The median age in Dalwood NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dalwood a good suburb to live in?

Dalwood is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 218.The median income is $814/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11196. All dollar figures in AUD.