Dalwood at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
8,124
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Dalwood.
The postcode for Dalwood is 2335 (NSW).
Dalwood (2335) sits in the Maitland region of NSW.
Dalwood has roughly 8,124 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Dalwood 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.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dalwood's population at 8,124, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
8,124
Median age
34
Family households
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Lone person
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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)
$415/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$353/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
8,124
Median age: 34
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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 Dalwood.
Local schools for Dalwood
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Government School Catchment
Greta Public School
Branxton Public School
Lochinvar Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Dalwood.
- What is the Dalwood postcode?
- Dalwood is in the 2335 postcode, in NSW, in the Maitland City Council region.
- Where is Dalwood?
- Dalwood is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2335, in the Maitland City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dalwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $415, for units it's $353.
- What schools are in Dalwood?
- There are 5 schools serving Dalwood on this page, including Greta Public School, Branxton Public School, Rosary Park Catholic School.
- How walkable is Dalwood?
- Dalwood has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dalwood?
- Dalwood is close to Stanhope, Leconfield, Luskintyre, Lambs Valley, Hillsborough.
- What is the population of Dalwood?
- The population of Dalwood is approximately 8,124 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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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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