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Dollys Flat NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dollys Flat NSW is 65 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dollys Flat is $662 per week ($34,424 per year). Median rent in Dollys Flat is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Dollys Flat has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Dollys Flat has a population density of 3.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dollys Flat is $845.

There were 1 recorded offences in Dollys Flat in 2024-25, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Dollys Flat Population

residents (Census 2021)

Dollys Flat Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$662/wk

$34,424 per year

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Median Rent

$380/wk

$1,647 per month

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Median Age

54years

16 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$845/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Dollys Flat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.1% (36) Female 41.9% (26)

Population Density

3.5

people per km²

65 people · 18.8 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,875

Family income/wk

Dollys Flat Age Distribution

10-14

15-19

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Dollys Flat Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

85.7% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

14.3% 3 dwellings

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

Dollys Flat Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Dollys Flat Religion

No Religion

47.9%

Catholic

12.3%

Anglican

12.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

9.6%

Christian (other)

5.5%

Uniting Church

4.1%

Not stated

4.1%

Baptist

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dollys Flat Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

13.5%

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

Dollys Flat Employment

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Employed full-time

39.6% 21 people

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Employed part-time

13.2% 7 people

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Not in labour force

47.2% 25 people

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

Dollys Flat Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.6%

Bachelor Degree

31.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

10.3%

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

Dollys Flat Occupation

Managers

31.0%

Clerical & Administrative

17.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.3%

Sales Workers

10.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.3%

Community & Personal Service

10.3%

Professionals

10.3%

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

Dollys Flat Field of Study

Management & Commerce

29.0%

Society & Culture

16.1%

Health

12.9%

Creative Arts

12.9%

Agriculture & Environment

9.7%

Engineering

9.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.7%

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

Dollys Flat Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dollys Flat Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

18.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

27.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

22.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dollys Flat Marital Status

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Married

63.0% 34

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Divorced

11.1% 6

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Never married

25.9% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dollys Flat Ancestry

English

39.6%

Australian

35.2%

Scottish

18.7%

French

3.3%

Irish

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dollys Flat School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

46.7%

Vocational Education

33.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

20.0%

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

Dollys Flat Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.6% 7

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No need for assistance

94.4% 118

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

Dollys Flat Volunteering

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Volunteer

34.4% 22

—

Not a volunteer

65.6% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dollys Flat Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dollys Flat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Dollys Flat Car Ownership

1 vehicle

29.6%

2 vehicles

44.4%

3 vehicles

25.9%

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

Dollys Flat Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

11.1%

2 bedrooms

25.9%

3 bedrooms

14.8%

4 bedrooms

48.1%

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

Dollys Flat Population Mobility

14.5%

moved in the last year

27.3%

moved in the last 5 years

5.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dollys Flat Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

112

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dollys Flat Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Diabetes

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

Dollys Flat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.5%

$300-$399/wk

10.0%

$650-$799/wk

12.5%

$800-$999/wk

10.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dollys Flat Family Structure

Couple — no children

33.9%

Couple — children under 15

32.1%

Couple — no children under 15

23.2%

One parent — no children under 15

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dollys Flat Military Service

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Previously served

13.6% 8

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Never served

86.4% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dollys Flat Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

23.2% 13

—

Did not provide

76.8% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dollys Flat Children Ever Born

No children

20.0%

2 children

30.0%

3 children

25.0%

4 children

25.0%

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

Dollys Flat When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

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

Dollys Flat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.7%

5–14 hours

25.8%

15–29 hours

24.2%

30+ hours

6.5%

Did not do domestic work

25.8%

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

Dollys Flat Household Size

1 person

20.0%

2 persons

30.0%

3 persons

20.0%

4 persons

20.0%

6+ persons

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dollys Flat Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

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

Dollys Flat Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

70.0%

Step family — no other children

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dollys Flat Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2023

2024

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

Dollys Flat Rent Prices & Affordability

31%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,208/wk

Median Rent $380/wk

Rent-to-Income 31.5%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Dollys Flat

Your weekly income

≈ $5,235/month

Median rent $380/wk

Left after rent $828/wk

Rent share 31.5%

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Dollys Flat vs State & National Average

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Pop: 33 Income: $695/wk

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Pop: 33 Income: $725/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dollys Flat

What is the population of Dollys Flat NSW?

The population of Dollys Flat NSW is 65 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Dollys Flat?

The median personal income in Dollys Flat NSW is $662 per week, or $34,424 per year.The median household income is $1,208 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Dollys Flat?

Median rent in Dollys Flat NSW is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 31.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Dollys Flat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dollys Flat NSW is $845. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dollys Flat?

The median age in Dollys Flat NSW is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dollys Flat a good suburb to live in?

Dollys Flat is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 65.The median income is $662/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.5% 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: 11270. All dollar figures in AUD.