Wentworth
Dareton
Dareton at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
456
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Dareton.
Dareton (2717) sits in the Wentworth region of NSW.
Dareton has roughly 456 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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.
Dareton scores 10/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dareton's population at 456, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (48% own, 41% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 40% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
456
Median age
49
Family households
62%
Lone person
40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$180/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$178/wk
Owner occupied
48%
Renter occupied
41%
At a deeper level
456
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
303
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.
10
0
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dareton.
Local schools for Dareton
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Government School Catchment
Dareton Public School
Coomealla High School
Merbein P-10 College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Dareton.
- What is the Dareton postcode?
- Dareton is in the 2717 postcode, in NSW, in the Wentworth region.
- What is the average rent in Dareton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $180, for units it's $178.
- What schools are in Dareton?
- There are 4 schools serving Dareton on this page, including Dareton Public School, Coomealla High School, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School.
- How walkable is Dareton?
- Dareton has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Dareton?
- Dareton is close to Coomealla, Curlwaa, Boeill Creek, Boeill Creek, Mourquong.
- What is the population of Dareton?
- Dareton has approximately 456 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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