Wollongong City Council
Dapto
Dapto at a glance
Median house
$818,750
+5.0% year on year
Median unit
$316,800
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
11.0k
Median age 39
About
Welcome to Dapto.
Dapto is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$818,750
+5.0% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
$818,750
+5.0% annual growth
$316,800
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
10,954
Median age: 39
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.60%
Based on $818,750 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.57%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+5.0%
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 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 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 +5.0%/yr
2021
$642K
5-year change
+28%
2026
$819K
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
10,954
Median age
39
Family households
72%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
940
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.
26
60
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dapto.
Local schools for Dapto
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Dapto High School
Kanahooka High School
Dapto Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Dapto.
- What is the median house price in Dapto?
- The median house price in Dapto, NSW 2530 is $818,750. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +5.0%.
- What is the Dapto postcode?
- Dapto is in the 2530 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dapto?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Dapto?
- There are 20 schools serving Dapto on this page, including St John's Catholic Primary School, Dapto High School, Kanahooka High School.
- How walkable is Dapto?
- Dapto has a Walk Score of 26 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 60, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Dapto?
- Dapto is close to Kanahooka, Koonawarra, Horsley, Brownsville, Stream Hill.
- What is the population of Dapto?
- Dapto has approximately 10,954 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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