Dungog at a glance
Median house
$760,000
+2.3% year on year
Median unit
$450,000
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
1,983
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Dungog.
The postcode for Dungog is 2420 (NSW).
The median house price in Dungog is $760,000.
Dungog (2420) sits in the Dungog region of NSW. The median house here is $760,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +2.3% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
Dungog has roughly 1,983 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. Listings here typically sell in 42 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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What it’s like to live here.
Dungog scores 20/100 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.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dungog's population at 1,983, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,983
Median age
52
Family households
62%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $760,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $450,000, roughly 41% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+2.3%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number. Days on market run long (42 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $152,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Dungog on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$760,000
+2.3% over the past year. Median unit price $450,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
$760,000
+2.3% annual growth
$450,000
42
Average days to sell
1,983
Median age: 52
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.05% (median rent $300/wk against a $760,000 price tag). Units yield 3.47% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (24%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.05%
Based on $760,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.47%
Based on $450,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+2.3%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202442 days
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.
5-year trajectory
at +2.3%/yr
2021
$678K
5-year change
+12%
2026
$760K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
105
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.
20
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Dungog.
Local schools for Dungog
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Government School Catchment
Dungog Public School
Dungog High School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Dungog.
- What is the median house price in Dungog?
- The median house price in Dungog, NSW 2420 is $760,000. The median unit price is $450,000. Annual growth is +2.3%.
- What is the Dungog postcode?
- Dungog is in the 2420 postcode, in NSW, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- Where is Dungog?
- Dungog is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2420, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dungog?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Dungog?
- There are 3 schools serving Dungog on this page, including St Joseph's Primary School, Dungog Public School, Dungog High School.
- How walkable is Dungog?
- Dungog has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Dungog?
- Dungog is close to Tabbil Creek, Alison, Sugarloaf, Stroud Hill, Marshdale.
- What is the population of Dungog?
- The population of Dungog is approximately 1,983 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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