Port Macquarie-Hastings

Dondingalong

NSW2440

Dondingalong at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

712

Median age 51

The brief

What to know about Dondingalong.

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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Day to day

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

Verified median pending

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

712

Median age: 51

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

25

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Against justice procedures7 (28.0%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment6 (24.0%)
Theft4 (16.0%)
Malicious damage to property3 (12.0%)
Assault2 (8.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Dondingalong.

Local schools for Dondingalong

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Government School Catchment

Melville High School

7-12CoEdGovernment
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Kempsey South Public School

K-6CoEdGovernment
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Non-Government Schools

Macleay Vocational College

9-12CoEdIndependent
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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.
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?
Dondingalong has approximately 712 residents. The median age is 51.

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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