Dingo Forest at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
9,650
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Dingo Forest.
The postcode for Dingo Forest is 2429 (NSW).
Dingo Forest (2429) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW.
Dingo Forest has roughly 9,650 residents, with a retiree-heavy 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.
Dingo Forest 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 14 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dingo Forest's population at 9,650, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
9,650
Median age
51
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
9,650
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dingo Forest.
Local schools for Dingo Forest
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Government School Catchment
Bobin Public School
Elands Public School
Mount George Public School
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Frequently asked
About Dingo Forest.
- What is the Dingo Forest postcode?
- Dingo Forest is in the 2429 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- Where is Dingo Forest?
- Dingo Forest is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2429, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- What is the average rent in Dingo Forest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Dingo Forest?
- There are 20 schools serving Dingo Forest on this page, including Bobin Public School, Elands Public School, Mount George Public School.
- How walkable is Dingo Forest?
- Dingo Forest has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dingo Forest?
- Dingo Forest is close to Number One, Caparra, Rocks Crossing, Knorrit Forest, Cooplacurripa.
- What is the population of Dingo Forest?
- The population of Dingo Forest is approximately 9,650 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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