Mid-Coast Council

Dumaresq Island

NSW2430

Dumaresq Island at a glance

Median house

$1,420,000

Median unit

$237,600

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).

The median house price in Dumaresq Island is $1,420,000.

Dumaresq Island (2430) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW. The median house here is $1,420,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M.

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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Day to day

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

Houses change hands at $1,420,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median. Units come in around $237,600, roughly 83% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $284,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$1,420,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $237,600.

Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$305/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$231/wk

Owner occupied

60%

Renter occupied

48%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026

$1,420,000

Median Unit PriceSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026

$237,600

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

70

Median age: 57

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.12% (median rent $305/wk against a $1,420,000 price tag). Units yield 5.06% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 48% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026

1.12%

Based on $1,420,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026

5.06%

Based on $237,600 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

60%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

3

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft1 (33.3%)
Malicious damage to property1 (33.3%)
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1 (33.3%)

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 Dumaresq Island.

Local schools for Dumaresq Island

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Government School Catchment

Cundletown Public School

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Chatham Public School

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Chatham High School

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Frequently asked

About Dumaresq Island.

What is the median house price in Dumaresq Island?
The median house price in Dumaresq Island, NSW 2430 is $1,420,000. The median unit price is $237,600.
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.

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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