Suburbs Dargan

New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Dargan NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dargan NSW is 83 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dargan is $615 per week ($31,980 per year). Dargan has a median age of 62 years, older than the national median of 38. Dargan has a population density of 10.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dargan is England. The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dargan is $1,387.

There were 3 recorded offences in Dargan in 2025-26, a rate of 36 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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📍 Dargan, New South Wales — 33.4865°S, 150.2513°E

Crime: Low Med High

Dargan Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Dargan Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$615/wk
$31,980 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
👤
Median Age
62years
24 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,387/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Dargan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.0% (49) Female 43.0% (37)

Population Density

10.2
people per km²
83 people · 8.1 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Dargan Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
25-29
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Dargan Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
59.5% 25 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
40.5% 17 dwellings

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

Dargan Country of Birth

Australia
85.1%
England
14.9%

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

Dargan Religion

No Religion
59.5%
Anglican
16.7%
Catholic
13.1%
Uniting Church
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dargan Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
59.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.9%

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

Dargan Employment

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Employed full-time
25.7% 18 people
⏰
Employed part-time
14.3% 10 people
🏠
Not in labour force
60.0% 42 people

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

Dargan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.1%
Bachelor Degree
27.5%
Postgraduate Degree
23.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
5.9%

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

Dargan Occupation

Professionals
30.0%
Clerical & Administrative
25.0%
Managers
15.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
15.0%

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

Dargan Field of Study

Society & Culture
29.4%
Creative Arts
29.4%
Architecture & Building
23.5%
Management & Commerce
17.6%

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

Dargan Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dargan Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
22.0%
$500-$649/wk
6.0%
$650-$799/wk
6.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
22.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
12.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
6.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
12.0%
$4,000+/wk
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dargan Marital Status

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Married
43.8% 32
↔️
Separated
4.1% 3
📋
Divorced
19.2% 14
👤
Never married
32.9% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dargan Ancestry

English
32.0%
Australian
19.2%
Irish
18.4%
Scottish
12.0%
Other
8.0%
German
6.4%
French
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dargan School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
62.5%
Secondary — Government
37.5%

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

Dargan Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
4.4% 7
✅
No need for assistance
95.6% 151

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

Dargan Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
34.9% 29
—
Not a volunteer
65.1% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dargan Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
26.7%
$800-$999/mo
20.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
26.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dargan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Dargan Car Ownership

1 vehicle
41.5%
2 vehicles
26.8%
3 vehicles
31.7%

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

Dargan Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
19.6%
2 bedrooms
13.0%
3 bedrooms
34.8%
4 bedrooms
19.6%
5 bedrooms
13.0%

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

Dargan Population Mobility

9.9%
moved in the last year
32.5%
moved in the last 5 years
48.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dargan Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
170
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dargan Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
15
Arthritis
10
Diabetes
7
Cancer
4
Lung condition
4
Heart disease
3
Asthma
3

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

Dargan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.7%
$1-$149/wk
7.1%
$150-$299/wk
5.7%
$400-$499/wk
15.7%
$500-$649/wk
11.4%
$650-$799/wk
10.0%
$800-$999/wk
8.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dargan Family Structure

Couple — no children
61.1%
Couple — children under 15
13.0%
One parent — children under 15
13.0%
Couple — no children under 15
7.4%
One parent — no children under 15
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dargan Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
21.5% 17
—
Did not provide
78.5% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dargan Children Ever Born

No children
59.3%
2 children
18.5%
3 children
22.2%

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

Dargan When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1961–1970
4
1981–1990
10

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

Dargan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.0%
5–14 hours
35.8%
15–29 hours
19.8%
30+ hours
16.0%
Did not do domestic work
12.3%

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

Dargan Household Size

1 person
30.6%
2 persons
42.9%
3 persons
18.4%
5 persons
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dargan Where Residents Moved From

Same address
73
Moved from NSW
7

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

Dargan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
50.0%
Step family — no other children
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dargan Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Theft
2
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Dargan Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,160/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Dargan

≈ $5,027/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,160/wk
Rent share —

Dargan vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bottle Creek
Pop: 42 Income: $458/wk Rent: $38/wk
Bourbah
Pop: 42 Income: $774/wk
Brooklana
Pop: 42 Income: $833/wk Rent: $150/wk
Caldwell
Pop: 42 Income: $599/wk Rent: $125/wk
Camp Creek (NSW)
Pop: 42 Income: $450/wk Rent: $200/wk
Cobaki Lakes
Pop: 42 Income: $860/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dargan

What is the population of Dargan NSW?

The population of Dargan NSW is 83 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Dargan?

The median personal income in Dargan NSW is $615 per week, or $31,980 per year.The median household income is $1,160 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Dargan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dargan NSW is $1,387. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dargan?

The median age in Dargan NSW is 62 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dargan a good suburb to live in?

Dargan is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 83.The median income is $615/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 11208. All dollar figures in AUD.