Dumaresq Island NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dumaresq Island NSW is 70 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dumaresq Island is $866 per week ($45,032 per year). Median rent in Dumaresq Island is $231 per week ($1,001 per month). Dumaresq Island has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Dumaresq Island has a population density of 8.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dumaresq Island is $3,900.

There were 2 recorded offences in Dumaresq Island in 2025-26, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Dumaresq Island Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Dumaresq Island Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$866/wk
$45,032 per year
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Median Rent
$231/wk
$1,001 per month
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Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$3,900/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Dumaresq Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.8% (33) Female 54.2% (39)

Population Density

8.3
people per km²
70 people · 8.5 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,750
Family income/wk

Dumaresq Island Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Dumaresq Island Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
60.0% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
40.0% 6 dwellings

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

Dumaresq Island Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Dumaresq Island Religion

No Religion
30.6%
Uniting Church
21.0%
Anglican
17.7%
Catholic
17.7%
Not stated
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dumaresq Island Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
65.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.8%

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

Dumaresq Island Employment

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Employed full-time
40.7% 24 people
Employed part-time
22.0% 13 people
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Not in labour force
37.3% 22 people

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

Dumaresq Island Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.5%
Bachelor Degree
34.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.7%

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

Dumaresq Island Occupation

Managers
63.6%
Professionals
36.4%

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

Dumaresq Island Field of Study

Management & Commerce
70.0%
Education
30.0%

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

Dumaresq Island Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dumaresq Island Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
16.7%
$800-$999/wk
22.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
22.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
22.2%
$4,000+/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dumaresq Island Marital Status

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Married
61.1% 33
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Divorced
13.0% 7
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Never married
25.9% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dumaresq Island Ancestry

English
43.6%
Australian
41.0%
Scottish
11.5%
German
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dumaresq Island School & University Attendance

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

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

Dumaresq Island Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.1% 7
No need for assistance
94.9% 130

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

Dumaresq Island Volunteering

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Volunteer
29.1% 16
Not a volunteer
70.9% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dumaresq Island Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$3,000-$3,999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dumaresq Island How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Dumaresq Island Car Ownership

0 vehicles
15.8%
1 vehicle
31.6%
2 vehicles
15.8%
3 vehicles
21.1%
4+ vehicles
15.8%

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

Dumaresq Island Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
13.0%
3 bedrooms
34.8%
4 bedrooms
52.2%

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

Dumaresq Island Population Mobility

6.3%
moved in the last year
33.9%
moved in the last 5 years
57.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dumaresq Island Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
140
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dumaresq Island Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Arthritis
5
Asthma
3

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

Dumaresq Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.4%
$300-$399/wk
6.8%
$650-$799/wk
15.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
18.2%
$3,500+/wk
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dumaresq Island Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
29.4%
Couple — no children
27.5%
Couple — children under 15
27.5%
One parent — children under 15
15.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dumaresq Island Military Service

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Previously served
5.7% 3
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Never served
94.3% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dumaresq Island Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.0% 7
Did not provide
86.0% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dumaresq Island Children Ever Born

1 child
31.3%
2 children
43.8%
3 children
25.0%

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

Dumaresq Island Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.8%
5–14 hours
29.5%
15–29 hours
24.6%
30+ hours
14.8%
Did not do domestic work
16.4%

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

Dumaresq Island Household Size

1 person
17.4%
2 persons
39.1%
3 persons
30.4%
4 persons
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dumaresq Island Where Residents Moved From

Same address
59
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Dumaresq Island Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dumaresq Island Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Property Damage
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2023
2024
2025

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

Dumaresq Island Schools

4
schools nearby
3
government
895
avg ICSEA score
1,738
total students
Manning Valley Anglican College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 758 students
1005
ICSEA
Cundletown Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 265 students
923
ICSEA
Chatham Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 222 students
837
ICSEA
Chatham High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 493 students
814
ICSEA

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

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Dumaresq Island Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,583/wk
Median Rent $231/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.9%

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

If you earn X in Dumaresq Island

≈ $11,193/month
Median rent $231/wk
Left after rent $2,352/wk
Rent share 8.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Dumaresq Island vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dumaresq Island

What is the population of Dumaresq Island NSW?

The population of Dumaresq Island NSW is 70 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Dumaresq Island?

The median personal income in Dumaresq Island NSW is $866 per week, or $45,032 per year.The median household income is $2,583 per week.Family income is $2,750 per week.

How much is rent in Dumaresq Island?

Median rent in Dumaresq Island NSW is $231 per week ($1,001 per month).Rent represents 8.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Dumaresq Island?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dumaresq Island NSW is $3,900. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dumaresq Island?

The median age in Dumaresq Island NSW is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dumaresq Island a good suburb to live in?

Dumaresq Island is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 70.The median income is $866/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.9% 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: 11309. All dollar figures in AUD.