Dungog, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Dungog NSW is 1,983 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dungog is $582 per week ($30,264 per year). Median rent in Dungog is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Dungog has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Dungog has a population density of 361 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dungog is England. The most common religion is No religion (33.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dungog is $1,300.

There were 23 recorded offences in Dungog in 2025-26, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).

Population
1,983
Census 2021
Median income
$582/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$300/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
52years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Dungog vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Dungog is $582 a week, 24% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,813th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $300 a week, $85 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 28.7% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 52, 9 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureDungogTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$582/wk$765/wk −24%$766/wk
Household income$1,045/wk$1,704/wk −39%$1,637/wk
Rent$300/wk$385/wk −22%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,300/mo$1,965/mo −34%$1,733/mo
Median age5243 +9 yrs42
Rent share of household income28.7%22.6% +6.1 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Dungog, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Dungog Population

1,983 residents at the 2021 Census.

Dungog Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$582/wk
$30,264 per year
Ranked 7,345 of 14,663
Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
Ranked 4,529 of 14,663
Median Age
52years
14 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Dungog Rent Prices & Affordability

29% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,045/wk
Median rent $300/wk
Rent to income 28.7%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Dungog against your income

About $4,528 a month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $745/wk
Rent share 28.7%

Dungog Schools

3
schools nearby
2
government
946
avg ICSEA score
899
total students
St Joseph's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 142 students
986
ICSEA
Dungog High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 566 students
937
ICSEA
Dungog Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 191 students
914
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Dungog Map

Dungog, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Dungog, New South Wales: 32.4025°S, 151.7528°E

Dungog Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (3)

People in Dungog

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (971) Female 51.0% (1,009)

Population Density

361
people per km²
1,983 people · 5.5 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,351
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
1.6%
Germany
0.5%
Scotland
0.4%
New Zealand
0.3%
United States of America
0.3%
Philippines
0.3%
Netherlands
0.2%
Ireland
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
0.2%
Mandarin
0.2%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%
Croatian
0.0%
French
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
47.4%
English
45.5%
Irish
12.7%
Scottish
9.2%
Australian Aboriginal
9.1%
German
4.4%
Italian
1.1%
Dutch
0.7%
Welsh
0.7%
Polish
0.6%
New Zealander
0.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
33.0%
Anglican
23.8%
Catholic
17.2%
Not stated
6.9%
Presbyterian and Reformed
6.2%
Uniting Church
6.1%
Baptist
2.8%
Christian (other)
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

9.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
42.1% 708
Separated
3.6% 61
Divorced
12.4% 208
Widowed
10.2% 171
Never married
31.8% 535

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
36.3%
Couple: children under 15
30.7%
Couple: no children under 15
14.9%
One parent: children under 15
10.9%
One parent: no children under 15
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
36.0%
2 persons
37.0%
3 persons
10.8%
4 persons
9.4%
5 persons
5.0%
6+ persons
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Dungog

Housing Tenure

Of the 855 occupied private dwellings in Dungog at the 2021 Census, 24.0% were rented, 44.9% owned outright and 27.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.2% 19 dwellings
Owned outright
44.9% 384 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
27.7% 237 dwellings
Rented
24.0% 205 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 9 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
95.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.4%
2 bedrooms
21.5%
3 bedrooms
50.1%
4 bedrooms
21.5%
5 bedrooms
2.5%
6+ bedrooms
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.6%
$300-$449/mo
4.8%
$450-$599/mo
3.1%
$600-$799/mo
6.1%
$800-$999/mo
13.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
26.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
12.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
3.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.6%
1 vehicle
42.5%
2 vehicles
35.1%
3 vehicles
10.3%
4+ vehicles
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Dungog

Employment

Employed full-time
25.4% 395 people
Employed part-time
19.6% 304 people
Unemployed
2.4% 37 people
Not in labour force
52.6% 818 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
21.5%
Professionals
17.8%
Community & Personal Service
16.8%
Managers
11.2%
Labourers
10.3%
Clerical & Administrative
9.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.3%
Sales Workers
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
1.8%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
12.5%
$500-$649/wk
8.7%
$650-$799/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
10.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
3.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.6%
$4,000+/wk
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.6%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
8.0%
$300-$399/wk
7.9%
$400-$499/wk
8.6%
$500-$649/wk
6.4%
$650-$799/wk
14.0%
$800-$999/wk
12.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.6%
$3,500+/wk
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.7%
Did not go to work
16.1%
Car (passenger)
6.2%
Walked only
3.5%
Truck
1.1%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.8%
Bicycle
0.8%
Train
0.6%
Other
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
44.8%
Year 12 or equivalent
36.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.4%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
53.2%
Bachelor Degree
19.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.1%
Postgraduate Degree
4.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.8%
Certificate I/II
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
24.8%
Management & Commerce
15.2%
Health
12.7%
Society & Culture
11.6%
Education
9.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.1%
Architecture & Building
7.7%
Agriculture & Environment
4.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.9%
Creative Arts
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
33.5%
Secondary: Government
29.3%
Vocational Education
14.3%
Pre-school
11.9%
Primary: Catholic
7.3%
Secondary: Catholic
2.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
85.4%
Has need for assistance
10.5%
Need for assistance not stated
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
223
Arthritis
132
Heart disease
95
Diabetes
92
Asthma
86
Cancer
56
Lung condition
54
Kidney disease
39
Stroke
34
Dementia
20

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.2% 245
Did not provide
84.8% 1,363

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
20.7% 333
Not a volunteer
79.3% 1,275

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 4
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 3
Previously served
3.9% 62
Never served
95.7% 1,534

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.1%
1 child
9.7%
2 children
28.7%
3 children
25.0%
4 children
8.1%
5+ children
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
9
1961: 1970
24
1971: 1980
11
1981: 1990
3
1991: 2000
7
2001: 2010
13

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

13.1%
moved in the last year
32.7%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
47.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,629
Moved from NSW
132
Moved: same area (SA2)
101
Moved from QLD
6
Moved from overseas
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.7%
5: 14 hours
25.8%
15: 29 hours
16.6%
30+ hours
11.5%
Did not do domestic work
31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
75.3%
Step family: no other children
14.9%
Blended family: no other children
5.7%
Other couple: children only
2.3%
Intact family: other children present
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Dungog Crime Statistics

23 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
5
Property Damage
5
Other Against Person
4
Assault
3
Other Against Property
3
Drug Offences
2
Sexual Offences
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dungog

What is the population of Dungog NSW?

The population of Dungog NSW is 1,983 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 361 people per km². Dungog is ranked #3,042 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dungog?

The median personal income in Dungog NSW is $582 per week, or $30,264 per year. The median household income is $1,045 per week. Family income is $1,351 per week. Dungog is ranked #7,345 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dungog?

Median rent in Dungog NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Rent represents 28.7% of household income, which is considered moderate. Dungog ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dungog?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dungog NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dungog?

The median age in Dungog NSW is 52 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dungog a good suburb to live in?

Dungog is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,983. The median income is $582/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11323. All dollar figures in AUD.