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Dobies Bight NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dobies Bight NSW is 117 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dobies Bight is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Dobies Bight is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Dobies Bight has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Dobies Bight has a population density of 3.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dobies Bight is $1,717.

There were 3 recorded offences in Dobies Bight in 2024-25, a rate of 26 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Dobies Bight Population

residents (Census 2021)

Dobies Bight Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$725/wk

$37,700 per year

#5003 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,717/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Dobies Bight Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (60) Female 50.4% (61)

Population Density

3.6

people per km²

117 people · 32.9 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,083

Family income/wk

Dobies Bight Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Dobies Bight Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.3% 19 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.7% 12 dwellings

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

Dobies Bight Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Dobies Bight Religion

No Religion

30.4%

Catholic

27.0%

Anglican

20.0%

Not stated

13.9%

Uniting Church

6.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dobies Bight Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.7%

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

Dobies Bight Employment

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Employed full-time

42.1% 32 people

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Employed part-time

27.6% 21 people

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Not in labour force

30.3% 23 people

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

Dobies Bight Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

42.9%

Bachelor Degree

18.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

14.3%

Postgraduate Degree

6.1%

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

Dobies Bight Occupation

Managers

29.4%

Professionals

20.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.6%

Clerical & Administrative

14.7%

Community & Personal Service

8.8%

Labourers

8.8%

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

Dobies Bight Field of Study

Education

27.3%

Agriculture & Environment

24.2%

Management & Commerce

15.2%

Architecture & Building

12.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.1%

Health

9.1%

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

Dobies Bight Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dobies Bight Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

16.3%

$500-$649/wk

14.3%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

8.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

20.4%

$4,000+/wk

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dobies Bight Marital Status

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Married

64.8% 59

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Divorced

6.6% 6

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Widowed

11.0% 10

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Never married

17.6% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dobies Bight Ancestry

English

37.8%

Australian

26.9%

Irish

19.9%

Scottish

10.3%

German

2.6%

Italian

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dobies Bight School & University Attendance

Pre-school

22.9%

Secondary — Government

20.0%

Primary — Government

17.1%

Primary — Catholic

17.1%

Secondary — Catholic

11.4%

Vocational Education

11.4%

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

Dobies Bight Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.7% 8

✅

No need for assistance

96.3% 208

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

Dobies Bight Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.7% 14

—

Not a volunteer

83.3% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dobies Bight Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

44.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

55.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dobies Bight How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

86.0%

Did not go to work

14.0%

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

Dobies Bight Car Ownership

1 vehicle

32.4%

2 vehicles

29.7%

3 vehicles

16.2%

4+ vehicles

21.6%

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

Dobies Bight Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

17.0%

3 bedrooms

51.1%

4 bedrooms

31.9%

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

Dobies Bight Population Mobility

8.1%

moved in the last year

22.4%

moved in the last 5 years

64.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dobies Bight Indigenous Population

1.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

212

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dobies Bight Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Mental health

Kidney disease

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

Dobies Bight Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.9%

$1-$149/wk

4.2%

$150-$299/wk

11.3%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

4.2%

$800-$999/wk

15.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

19.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dobies Bight Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.5%

Couple — no children

34.3%

One parent — children under 15

11.1%

Couple — no children under 15

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dobies Bight Military Service

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Previously served

3.5% 3

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Never served

96.5% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dobies Bight Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

8.9% 7

—

Did not provide

91.1% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dobies Bight Children Ever Born

No children

21.1%

2 children

42.1%

3 children

36.8%

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

Dobies Bight Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.0%

5–14 hours

36.3%

15–29 hours

11.3%

30+ hours

8.8%

Did not do domestic work

23.8%

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

Dobies Bight Household Size

1 person

27.9%

2 persons

37.2%

3 persons

7.0%

4 persons

11.6%

5 persons

7.0%

6+ persons

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dobies Bight Where Residents Moved From

Same address

102

Moved from NSW

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

Dobies Bight Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dobies Bight Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Theft

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2022

2024

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

Dobies Bight Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,583/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.8%

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

If you earn X in Dobies Bight

Your weekly income

≈ $6,860/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,333/wk

Rent share 15.8%

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Dobies Bight vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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Pop: 59 Income: $630/wk Rent: $100/wk

Goombargana

Pop: 59 Income: $634/wk Rent: $300/wk

Gradys Creek

Pop: 59 Income: $675/wk Rent: $268/wk

Guerilla Bay

Pop: 59 Income: $700/wk Rent: $500/wk

Kilgin

Pop: 59 Income: $662/wk Rent: $305/wk

Lake Hume Village

Pop: 59 Income: $1,045/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dobies Bight

What is the population of Dobies Bight NSW?

The population of Dobies Bight NSW is 117 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.6 people per km².Dobies Bight is ranked #8,504 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dobies Bight?

The median personal income in Dobies Bight NSW is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,583 per week.Family income is $2,083 per week.Dobies Bight is ranked #5,003 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dobies Bight?

Median rent in Dobies Bight NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 15.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Dobies Bight ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dobies Bight?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dobies Bight NSW is $1,717. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dobies Bight?

The median age in Dobies Bight NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dobies Bight a good suburb to live in?

Dobies Bight is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 117.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.8% 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: 11264. All dollar figures in AUD.