Dairymans Plains at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
183
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Dairymans Plains.
The postcode for Dairymans Plains is 2630 (NSW).
Dairymans Plains (2630) sits in the Bega Valley region of NSW.
Dairymans Plains has roughly 183 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Dairymans Plains scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dairymans Plains's population at 183, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
183
Median age
49
Family households
76%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$290/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$225/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
183
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Dairymans Plains.
Local schools for Dairymans Plains
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Government School Catchment
Cooma Public School
Cooma North Public School
Monaro High School
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Frequently asked
About Dairymans Plains.
- What is the Dairymans Plains postcode?
- Dairymans Plains is in the 2630 postcode, in NSW, in the Bega Valley Shire Council region.
- Where is Dairymans Plains?
- Dairymans Plains is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2630, in the Bega Valley Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dairymans Plains?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $290, for units it's $225.
- What schools are in Dairymans Plains?
- There are 6 schools serving Dairymans Plains on this page, including Cooma Public School, St Patrick's Parish School, Snowy Mountains Christian School.
- How walkable is Dairymans Plains?
- Dairymans Plains has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dairymans Plains?
- Dairymans Plains is close to Pine Valley, Cooma, Cooma North, Coolringdon, Binjura.
- What is the population of Dairymans Plains?
- The population of Dairymans Plains is approximately 183 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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