Dapto, NSW 2530
Wollongong City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2530
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Median house price
$829,000
+4.3% over the past year.
Median of 178 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Dapto at a glance
- Median unit
- $316,800
- Weekly rent
- $700
- Houses · units $550
- Population
- 11.0k
- Median age 39
Prices: Median of 178 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2530), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Dapto
Houses change hands at $829,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (178 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $316,800, roughly 62% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+4.3%).
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +4.3%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $166,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Dapto on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2530)
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What to know about Dapto
Dapto (2530) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW. The median house here is $829,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +4.3% over the past year, ahead of the NSW average (3%).
Dapto has roughly 10,954 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Dapto scores 26/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 27°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,035 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Schools in Dapto
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 26/100
- Transit
- 60/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Dapto's population at 10,954, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 72%
- Lone person
- 25%
- Owner occupied
- 73%
- Renter occupied
- 25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.39% (median rent $700/wk against a $829,000 price tag). Units yield 9.03% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (25%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 4.39%
- On the $829,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 9.03%
- On the $316,800 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +4.3%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
477 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,035 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 26.6°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.7°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Dapto
- What is the median house price in Dapto?
- The median house price in Dapto, NSW 2530 is $829,000 (median of 178 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +4.3%.
- How much is my house worth in Dapto?
- A useful starting point is the Dapto median house price of $829,000 (units $316,800). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Dapto a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Dapto is 4.4%: the median weekly house rent is $700 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2530), June 2026) against the median house price of $829,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 4.3% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Dapto is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Dapto postcode?
- Dapto is in the 2530 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Dapto?
- Dapto is a suburb in the Wollongong City Council area, NSW 2530.
- What is the average rent in Dapto?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $700, for units it's $550.
- 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?
- The population of Dapto is approximately 10,954 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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