Dapto at a glance
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
11.0k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Dapto.
The postcode for Dapto is 2530 (NSW).
Dapto (2530) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
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.
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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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
10,954
Median age
39
Family households
72%
Lone person
25%
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)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
10,954
Median age: 39
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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
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Government School Catchment
Dapto High School
Kanahooka High School
Dapto Public School
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Frequently asked
About Dapto.
- 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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2530, 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?
- The population of Dapto is approximately 10,954 (2021 Census). 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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