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Dulguigan NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dulguigan NSW is 143 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dulguigan is $734 per week ($38,168 per year). Median rent in Dulguigan is $560 per week ($2,427 per month). Dulguigan has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Dulguigan has a population density of 12.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dulguigan is $1,300.

There were 2 recorded offences in Dulguigan in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Dulguigan Population

residents (Census 2021)

Dulguigan Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$734/wk

$38,168 per year

#4852 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$560/wk

$2,427 per month

#337 of 14,663

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Dulguigan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (70) Female 50.0% (70)

Population Density

12.1

people per km²

143 people · 11.9 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,071

Family income/wk

Dulguigan Age Distribution

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)

Dulguigan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

35.9% 14 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

64.1% 25 dwellings

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

Dulguigan Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Dulguigan Religion

No Religion

41.4%

Not stated

19.1%

Catholic

11.8%

Anglican

11.2%

Christian (other)

5.3%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

4.6%

Uniting Church

3.3%

Baptist

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dulguigan Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

60.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.6%

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

Dulguigan Employment

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Employed full-time

37.7% 40 people

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Employed part-time

22.6% 24 people

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Not in labour force

39.6% 42 people

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

Dulguigan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

42.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

27.1%

Bachelor Degree

20.3%

Postgraduate Degree

5.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.1%

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

Dulguigan Occupation

Managers

34.3%

Professionals

31.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.7%

Clerical & Administrative

8.6%

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

Dulguigan Field of Study

Management & Commerce

34.3%

Health

20.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

14.3%

Engineering

11.4%

Education

11.4%

Society & Culture

8.6%

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

Dulguigan Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dulguigan Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

17.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

20.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

10.3%

$4,000+/wk

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dulguigan Marital Status

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Married

46.2% 66

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Separated

4.2% 6

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Divorced

6.3% 9

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Widowed

7.7% 11

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Never married

35.7% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dulguigan Ancestry

English

36.6%

Australian

25.1%

Irish

10.4%

Scottish

9.3%

German

6.0%

Other

4.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.7%

Dutch

2.7%

New Zealander

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dulguigan School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

27.8%

Primary — Catholic

27.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

27.8%

Secondary — Government

16.7%

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

Dulguigan Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.3% 3

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No need for assistance

98.7% 223

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

Dulguigan Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.4% 16

—

Not a volunteer

85.6% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dulguigan Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

26.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

21.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

34.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dulguigan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

87.5%

Walked only

6.3%

Did not go to work

6.3%

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

Dulguigan Car Ownership

1 vehicle

7.7%

2 vehicles

46.2%

3 vehicles

10.3%

4+ vehicles

35.9%

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

Dulguigan Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

7.9%

3 bedrooms

39.5%

4 bedrooms

39.5%

5 bedrooms

13.2%

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

Dulguigan Population Mobility

2.4%

moved in the last year

38.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dulguigan Indigenous Population

1.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

226

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dulguigan Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Stroke

Cancer

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

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

Dulguigan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.3%

$1-$149/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

3.8%

$300-$399/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

7.6%

$650-$799/wk

15.2%

$800-$999/wk

8.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.9%

$3,500+/wk

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dulguigan Family Structure

Couple — no children

42.3%

Couple — children under 15

26.1%

Couple — no children under 15

20.7%

One parent — no children under 15

7.2%

One parent — children under 15

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dulguigan Military Service

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Previously served

3.6% 4

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Never served

96.4% 107

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dulguigan Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.7% 16

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Did not provide

85.3% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dulguigan Children Ever Born

No children

39.5%

2 children

50.0%

3 children

10.5%

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

Dulguigan When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

2001–2010

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

Dulguigan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.1%

5–14 hours

28.1%

15–29 hours

14.9%

30+ hours

15.8%

Did not do domestic work

20.2%

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

Dulguigan Household Size

1 person

6.7%

2 persons

40.0%

3 persons

15.6%

4 persons

17.8%

5 persons

11.1%

6+ persons

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dulguigan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dulguigan Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Property Damage

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Dulguigan Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $2,150/wk

Median Rent $560/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.0%

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

If you earn X in Dulguigan

Your weekly income

≈ $9,317/month

Median rent $560/wk

Left after rent $1,590/wk

Rent share 26.0%

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Dulguigan vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bearbong

Pop: 72 Income: $575/wk Rent: $700/wk

Corinella (NSW)

Pop: 72 Income: $820/wk Rent: $100/wk

Currowan

Pop: 72 Income: $756/wk Rent: $150/wk

Fosters Valley

Pop: 72 Income: $706/wk

Longreach (NSW)

Pop: 72 Income: $819/wk Rent: $650/wk

Milroy (Gunnedah - NSW)

Pop: 72 Income: $1,042/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dulguigan

What is the population of Dulguigan NSW?

The population of Dulguigan NSW is 143 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.1 people per km².Dulguigan is ranked #7,887 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dulguigan?

The median personal income in Dulguigan NSW is $734 per week, or $38,168 per year.The median household income is $2,150 per week.Family income is $2,071 per week.Dulguigan is ranked #4,852 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dulguigan?

Median rent in Dulguigan NSW is $560 per week ($2,427 per month).Rent represents 26.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.Dulguigan ranks #337 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dulguigan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dulguigan NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dulguigan?

The median age in Dulguigan NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dulguigan a good suburb to live in?

Dulguigan is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 143.The median income is $734/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.0% 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: 11305. All dollar figures in AUD.