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Dum Dum NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Dum Dum, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Dum Dum NSW is 125 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dum Dum is $657 per week ($34,164 per year). Median rent in Dum Dum is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Dum Dum has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Dum Dum has a population density of 11.8 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Dum Dum is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dum Dum is $1,820.
There were 15 recorded offences in Dum Dum in 2024-25, a rate of 120 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (4 offences).
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Dum Dum Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Dum Dum Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Dum Dum Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Dum Dum Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Dum Dum Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Dum Dum Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Dum Dum Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Dum Dum Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Dum Dum Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Dum Dum Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Dum Dum Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Dum Dum Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Dum Dum Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Dum Dum School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Dum Dum Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Dum Dum Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Dum Dum Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Dum Dum How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Dum Dum Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Dum Dum Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Dum Dum Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Dum Dum Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Dum Dum Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Dum Dum Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Dum Dum Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Dum Dum Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Dum Dum Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Dum Dum Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Dum Dum When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Dum Dum Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Dum Dum Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Dum Dum Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Dum Dum Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Dum Dum Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 15 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Dum Dum 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 under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dum Dum
What is the population of Dum Dum NSW?
The population of Dum Dum NSW is 125 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.8 people per km².Dum Dum is ranked #8,308 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Dum Dum?
The median personal income in Dum Dum NSW is $657 per week, or $34,164 per year.The median household income is $1,771 per week.Family income is $1,800 per week.Dum Dum is ranked #6,209 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Dum Dum?
Median rent in Dum Dum NSW is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 21.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Dum Dum ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Dum Dum?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dum Dum NSW is $1,820. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Dum Dum?
The median age in Dum Dum NSW is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Dum Dum a good suburb to live in?
Dum Dum is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 125.The median income is $657/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11307. All dollar figures in AUD.