Dalgety at a glance
Population
252
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Dalgety.
The postcode for Dalgety is 2628 (NSW).
Dalgety (2628) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW.
Dalgety has roughly 252 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dalgety's population at 252, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
252
Median age
48
Family households
76%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
252
Median age: 48
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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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dalgety.
Local schools for Dalgety
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Government School Catchment
Berridale Public School
Jindabyne Public School
Jindabyne High School
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Frequently asked
About Dalgety.
- What is the Dalgety postcode?
- Dalgety is in the 2628 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- Where is Dalgety?
- Dalgety is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2628, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dalgety?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Dalgety?
- There are 6 schools serving Dalgety on this page, including Berridale Public School, Jindabyne Public School, Jindabyne High School.
- What suburbs are near Dalgety?
- Dalgety is close to Bobundara, Beloka, Berridale, Maffra, Ironmungy.
- What is the population of Dalgety?
- The population of Dalgety is approximately 252 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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