Dunkeld NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dunkeld NSW is 42 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dunkeld is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Dunkeld is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Dunkeld has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Dunkeld has a population density of 4.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dunkeld is $1,517.

There were 9 recorded offences in Dunkeld in 2024-25, a rate of 214 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (5 offences).

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Dunkeld Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Dunkeld Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
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Median Rent
$380/wk
$1,647 per month
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.6 per bedroom

Dunkeld Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.0% (27) Female 40.0% (18)

Population Density

4.5
people per km²
42 people · 9.4 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$3,625
Family income/wk

Dunkeld Age Distribution

20-24
25-29
30-34
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Dunkeld Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
66.7% 8 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
33.3% 4 dwellings

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

Dunkeld Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Dunkeld Religion

Catholic
41.5%
No Religion
31.7%
Anglican
14.6%
Not stated
12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dunkeld Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
78.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.4%

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

Dunkeld Employment

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Employed full-time
40.9% 9 people
Employed part-time
36.4% 8 people
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Not in labour force
22.7% 5 people

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

Dunkeld Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
83.3%
Postgraduate Degree
16.7%

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

Dunkeld Occupation

Professionals
40.0%
Managers
20.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.0%
Clerical & Administrative
20.0%

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

Dunkeld Field of Study

Health
60.0%
Management & Commerce
40.0%

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

Dunkeld Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dunkeld Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
50.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dunkeld Marital Status

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Married
37.5% 18
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Divorced
12.5% 6
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Widowed
12.5% 6
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Never married
37.5% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dunkeld Ancestry

English
51.0%
Australian
31.4%
Irish
11.8%
Scottish
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dunkeld School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
100.0%

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

Dunkeld Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 62

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

Dunkeld Volunteering

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Volunteer
9.1% 3
Not a volunteer
90.9% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dunkeld How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Dunkeld Car Ownership

1 vehicle
25.0%
2 vehicles
50.0%
4+ vehicles
25.0%

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

Dunkeld Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
20.0%
3 bedrooms
25.0%
4 bedrooms
35.0%
5 bedrooms
20.0%

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

Dunkeld Population Mobility

8.6%
moved in the last year
19.5%
moved in the last 5 years
4.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dunkeld Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
68
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dunkeld Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
4

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

Dunkeld Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
47.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
15.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
21.1%
$3,500+/wk
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dunkeld Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
44.4%
Couple — no children under 15
29.6%
Couple — no children
25.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dunkeld Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.9% 4
Did not provide
87.1% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dunkeld Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Dunkeld When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
3

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

Dunkeld Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.2%
5–14 hours
45.5%
15–29 hours
9.1%
Did not do domestic work
27.3%

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

Dunkeld Household Size

1 person
25.0%
2 persons
33.3%
3 persons
41.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dunkeld Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dunkeld Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 9 total

Drug Offences
5
Other Against Person
1
Theft
1
Property Damage
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Dunkeld Rent Prices & Affordability

25%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,499/wk
Median Rent $380/wk
Rent-to-Income 25.4%

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

If you earn X in Dunkeld

≈ $6,496/month
Median rent $380/wk
Left after rent $1,119/wk
Rent share 25.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Dunkeld vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dunkeld

What is the population of Dunkeld NSW?

The population of Dunkeld NSW is 42 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Dunkeld?

The median personal income in Dunkeld NSW is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $1,499 per week.Family income is $3,625 per week.

How much is rent in Dunkeld?

Median rent in Dunkeld NSW is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 25.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Dunkeld?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dunkeld NSW is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dunkeld?

The median age in Dunkeld NSW is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dunkeld a good suburb to live in?

Dunkeld is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 42.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.4% 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: 11325. All dollar figures in AUD.