Dunbogan at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,020
Median age 63
The brief
What to know about Dunbogan.
The postcode for Dunbogan is 2443 (NSW).
Dunbogan (2443) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW.
Dunbogan has roughly 1,020 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.
Dunbogan 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dunbogan's population at 1,020, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,020
Median age
63
Family households
68%
Lone person
28%
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)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$370/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
1,020
Median age: 63
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Safety
Crime and safety.
38
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
50
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dunbogan.
Local schools for Dunbogan
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Government School Catchment
Laurieton Public School
North Haven Public School
Camden Haven High School
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Frequently asked
About Dunbogan.
- What is the Dunbogan postcode?
- Dunbogan is in the 2443 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- Where is Dunbogan?
- Dunbogan is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2443, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dunbogan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $370.
- What schools are in Dunbogan?
- There are 4 schools serving Dunbogan on this page, including Laurieton Public School, St Joseph's Primary School, North Haven Public School.
- How walkable is Dunbogan?
- Dunbogan has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 50.
- What suburbs are near Dunbogan?
- Dunbogan is close to Dicks Hill, Deauville, Laurieton, North Haven, Camden Head.
- What is the population of Dunbogan?
- The population of Dunbogan is approximately 1,020 (2021 Census). The median age is 63.
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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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