Dombarton, NSW 2530

Wollongong City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2530

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Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rent in Dombarton

Weekly rent (house)
$700/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk

Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2530)

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What to know about Dombarton

Dombarton (2530) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.

Dombarton has roughly 130 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Dombarton 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.

Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,105 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 Dombarton

Schools serving Dombarton: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Dapto Public School

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Dapto High School

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Mount Kembla Public School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
10/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Dombarton's population at 130, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 7% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
130
Median age
54
Family households
89%
Lone person
7%
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
11%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

2 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Assault1 (50.0%)
Disorderly conduct1 (50.0%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,105 mm
Hottest month, avg max
25.8°C
Coldest month, avg min
5.8°C
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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 Dombarton

What is the Dombarton postcode?
Dombarton is in the 2530 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
Where is Dombarton?
Dombarton is a suburb in the Wollongong City Council area, NSW 2530.
What is the average rent in Dombarton?
The median weekly rent for houses is $700, for units it's $550.
What schools are in Dombarton?
There are 20 schools serving Dombarton on this page, including Dapto Public School, St John's Catholic Primary School, Dapto High School.
How walkable is Dombarton?
Dombarton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
What suburbs are near Dombarton?
Dombarton is close to Stream Hill, Wongawilli, Kembla Grange, Horsley, Mount Kembla.
What is the population of Dombarton?
The population of Dombarton is approximately 130 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.

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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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