Dumaresq Island at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
70
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Dumaresq Island.
The postcode for Dumaresq Island is 2430 (NSW).
Dumaresq Island (2430) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW.
Dumaresq Island has roughly 70 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Dumaresq Island 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 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dumaresq Island's population at 70, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 48% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
70
Median age
57
Family households
80%
Lone person
16%
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)
$305/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$231/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
48%
At a deeper level
70
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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
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Education
Schools in Dumaresq Island.
Local schools for Dumaresq Island
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Government School Catchment
Cundletown Public School
Chatham Public School
Chatham High School
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Frequently asked
About Dumaresq Island.
- What is the Dumaresq Island postcode?
- Dumaresq Island is in the 2430 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- Where is Dumaresq Island?
- Dumaresq Island is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2430, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dumaresq Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $231.
- What schools are in Dumaresq Island?
- There are 13 schools serving Dumaresq Island on this page, including Manning Valley Anglican College, Cundletown Public School, Chatham Public School.
- How walkable is Dumaresq Island?
- Dumaresq Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dumaresq Island?
- Dumaresq Island is close to Chatham, Pampoolah, Glenthorne, Cundletown, Purfleet.
- What is the population of Dumaresq Island?
- The population of Dumaresq Island is approximately 70 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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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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