Dunmore at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
318
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Dunmore.
The postcode for Dunmore is 2529 (NSW).
Dunmore (2529) sits in the Shellharbour region of NSW.
Dunmore has roughly 318 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Dunmore 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 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dunmore's population at 318, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
318
Median age
41
Family households
86%
Lone person
12%
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)
$470/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
318
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
67
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
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Dunmore.
Local schools for Dunmore
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Government School Catchment
Minnamurra Public School
Illawarra Environmental Education Centre
Shell Cove Public School
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Frequently asked
About Dunmore.
- What is the Dunmore postcode?
- Dunmore is in the 2529 postcode, in NSW, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- Where is Dunmore?
- Dunmore is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2529, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dunmore?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $470, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Dunmore?
- There are 20 schools serving Dunmore on this page, including Minnamurra Public School, Shellharbour Anglican College, Illawarra Environmental Education Centre.
- How walkable is Dunmore?
- Dunmore has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Dunmore?
- Dunmore is close to Minnamurra, Kiama Downs, Croom, Shellharbour, Jamberoo.
- What is the population of Dunmore?
- The population of Dunmore is approximately 318 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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