Goulburn Mulwaree
Dalton
Dalton at a glance
Median house
$410,000
-28.6% year on year
Median unit
$298,800
Sales data pending
Days on market
33
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
230
Median age 48
About
Welcome to Dalton.
Dalton is a suburb in New South Wales.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$410,000
-28.6% over the past year. Median unit price $298,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$410,000
-28.6% annual growth
$298,800
Sales data pending
33
Average days to sell
230
Median age: 48
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20263.80%
Based on $410,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20265.22%
Based on $298,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-28.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202694%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202633 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -28.6%/yr
2021
$2.2M
5-year change
-81%
2026
$410K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
230
Median age
48
Family households
73%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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
Education
Schools in Dalton.
Local schools for Dalton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Dalton Public School
Gunning Public School
Breadalbane Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Dalton.
- What is the median house price in Dalton?
- The median house price in Dalton, NSW 2581 is $410,000. The median unit price is $298,800. Annual growth is -28.6%.
- What is the Dalton postcode?
- Dalton is in the 2581 postcode, in NSW, in the Goulburn Mulwaree region.
- What is the average rent in Dalton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Dalton?
- There are 12 schools serving Dalton on this page, including Dalton Public School, Gunning Public School, Breadalbane Public School.
- How walkable is Dalton?
- Dalton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dalton?
- Dalton is close to Oolong, Broadway, Gunning, Merrill, Jerrawa.
- What is the population of Dalton?
- Dalton has approximately 230 residents. 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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