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Dapto NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Dapto, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Dapto NSW is 10,954 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dapto is $686 per week ($35,672 per year). Median rent in Dapto is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Dapto has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Dapto has a population density of 1485.8 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Dapto is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dapto is $1,880.
There were 216 recorded offences in Dapto in 2025-26, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (51 offences).
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Dapto Population
Dapto Median Income & Rent
Dapto Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Dapto Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Dapto Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Dapto Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Dapto Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Dapto Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Dapto Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Dapto Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Dapto Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Dapto Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Dapto Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Dapto Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Dapto Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Dapto Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Dapto Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Dapto School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Dapto Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Dapto Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Dapto Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Dapto How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Dapto Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Dapto Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Dapto Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Dapto Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Dapto Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Dapto Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Dapto Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Dapto Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Dapto Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Dapto Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Dapto When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Dapto Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Dapto Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Dapto Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Dapto Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Dapto Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 216 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Dapto Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dapto
What is the population of Dapto NSW?
The population of Dapto NSW is 10,954 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1485.8 people per km².Dapto is ranked #533 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Dapto?
The median personal income in Dapto NSW is $686 per week, or $35,672 per year.The median household income is $1,475 per week.Family income is $1,774 per week.Dapto is ranked #5,737 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Dapto?
Median rent in Dapto NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 27.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Dapto ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Dapto?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dapto NSW is $1,880. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Dapto?
The median age in Dapto NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Dapto a good suburb to live in?
Dapto is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 10,954.The median income is $686/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.1% 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: 11203. All dollar figures in AUD.