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 Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Dum Dum Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$657/wk
$34,164 per year
#6209 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$380/wk
$1,647 per month
#2445 of 14,663
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,820/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Dum Dum Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.9% (71) Female 44.1% (56)

Population Density

11.8
people per km²
125 people · 10.6 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,800
Family income/wk

Dum Dum Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Dum Dum Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
72.2% 26 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
27.8% 10 dwellings

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

Dum Dum Country of Birth

Australia
92.5%
England
7.5%

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

Dum Dum Religion

No Religion
53.8%
Not stated
15.1%
Catholic
13.4%
Anglican
7.6%
SB OSB NRA OSB
4.2%
Baptist
3.4%
Hinduism
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dum Dum Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.6%

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

Dum Dum Employment

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Employed full-time
19.2% 20 people
Employed part-time
25.0% 26 people
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Unemployed
9.6% 10 people
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Not in labour force
46.2% 48 people

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

Dum Dum Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
33.3%
Bachelor Degree
25.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
13.9%
Postgraduate Degree
5.6%

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

Dum Dum Occupation

Professionals
30.0%
Community & Personal Service
15.0%
Managers
12.5%
Clerical & Administrative
12.5%
Labourers
12.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.5%

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

Dum Dum Field of Study

Society & Culture
41.4%
Engineering
20.7%
Health
13.8%
Management & Commerce
13.8%
Education
10.3%

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

Dum Dum Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dum Dum Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
7.9%
$650-$799/wk
18.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
26.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
18.4%
$4,000+/wk
13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dum Dum Marital Status

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Married
53.0% 62
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Divorced
12.8% 15
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Widowed
7.7% 9
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Never married
26.5% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dum Dum Ancestry

English
34.2%
Australian
21.9%
Irish
12.3%
Scottish
12.3%
German
6.2%
Other
4.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.1%
Dutch
2.1%
Filipino
2.1%
New Zealander
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dum Dum School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
50.0%
Vocational Education
50.0%

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

Dum Dum Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.4% 8
No need for assistance
96.6% 228

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

Dum Dum Volunteering

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Volunteer
15.6% 15
Not a volunteer
84.4% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dum Dum Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$2,400-$2,999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dum Dum How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.2%
Did not go to work
20.5%
Truck
10.3%

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

Dum Dum Car Ownership

1 vehicle
15.6%
2 vehicles
53.3%
3 vehicles
22.2%
4+ vehicles
8.9%

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

Dum Dum Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
16.3%
2 bedrooms
6.1%
3 bedrooms
44.9%
4 bedrooms
22.4%
5 bedrooms
10.2%

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

Dum Dum Population Mobility

9.1%
moved in the last year
27.5%
moved in the last 5 years
12.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
48.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dum Dum Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
217
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dum Dum Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
8
Mental health
8
Asthma
4
Dementia
4
Heart disease
4
Lung condition
3

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

Dum Dum Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.7%
$150-$299/wk
19.1%
$300-$399/wk
3.4%
$400-$499/wk
9.0%
$500-$649/wk
5.6%
$650-$799/wk
13.5%
$800-$999/wk
9.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dum Dum Family Structure

Couple — no children
49.0%
Couple — no children under 15
27.0%
Couple — children under 15
9.0%
One parent — no children under 15
8.0%
One parent — children under 15
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dum Dum Military Service

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Previously served
4.8% 5
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Never served
95.2% 99

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dum Dum Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.5% 18
Did not provide
82.5% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dum Dum Children Ever Born

No children
47.4%
2 children
36.8%
5+ children
15.8%

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

Dum Dum When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1971–1980
4
1981–1990
3
1991–2000
5
2001–2010
4

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

Dum Dum Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.8%
5–14 hours
26.8%
15–29 hours
11.3%
30+ hours
20.6%
Did not do domestic work
14.4%

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

Dum Dum Household Size

1 person
8.1%
2 persons
64.9%
3 persons
16.2%
5 persons
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dum Dum Where Residents Moved From

Same address
100
Moved from VIC
4
Moved from NSW
3

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

Dum Dum Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dum Dum Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 15 total

Assault
4
Weapons
4
Drug Offences
3
Theft
2
Other Against Property
2

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Dum Dum Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
977
avg ICSEA score
86
total students
Uki Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 86 students
977
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Dum Dum Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,771/wk
Median Rent $380/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.5%

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

If you earn X in Dum Dum

≈ $7,674/month
Median rent $380/wk
Left after rent $1,391/wk
Rent share 21.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Dum Dum vs State & National Average

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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.