Dalmeny at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
2,194
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Dalmeny.
The postcode for Dalmeny is 2546 (NSW).
Dalmeny (2546) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW.
Dalmeny has roughly 2,194 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Dalmeny scores 10/100 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dalmeny's population at 2,194, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,194
Median age
59
Family households
67%
Lone person
30%
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)
$290/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
2,194
Median age: 59
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Safety
Crime and safety.
61
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.
10
0
50
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Dalmeny.
Local schools for Dalmeny
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Government School Catchment
Narooma Public School
Narooma High School
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Frequently asked
About Dalmeny.
- What is the Dalmeny postcode?
- Dalmeny is in the 2546 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- Where is Dalmeny?
- Dalmeny is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2546, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dalmeny?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $290, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Dalmeny?
- There are 2 schools serving Dalmeny on this page, including Narooma Public School, Narooma High School.
- How walkable is Dalmeny?
- Dalmeny has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 50.
- What suburbs are near Dalmeny?
- Dalmeny is close to Kianga, North Narooma, Potato Point, Narooma, Bodalla.
- What is the population of Dalmeny?
- The population of Dalmeny is approximately 2,194 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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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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