Dondingalong at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
712
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Dondingalong.
The postcode for Dondingalong is 2440 (NSW).
Dondingalong (2440) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW.
Dondingalong has roughly 712 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Dondingalong 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dondingalong's population at 712, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
712
Median age
51
Family households
74%
Lone person
23%
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)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
712
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
25
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 Dondingalong.
Local schools for Dondingalong
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Government School Catchment
Melville High School
Kempsey South Public School
Non-Government Schools
Macleay Vocational College
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Frequently asked
About Dondingalong.
- What is the Dondingalong postcode?
- Dondingalong is in the 2440 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- Where is Dondingalong?
- Dondingalong is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2440, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- What is the average rent in Dondingalong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Dondingalong?
- There are 3 schools serving Dondingalong on this page, including Macleay Vocational College, Melville High School, Kempsey South Public School.
- How walkable is Dondingalong?
- Dondingalong has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dondingalong?
- Dondingalong is close to Burnt Bridge, Aldavilla, Yessabah, Sherwood, Euroka.
- What is the population of Dondingalong?
- The population of Dondingalong is approximately 712 (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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