NSW · Eurobodalla Council
Dalmeny, 2546
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
As a regional hub in Eurobodalla, Dalmeny combines local convenience with the appeal of a smaller community that feels genuinely its own. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.
Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because housing affordability and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in growth momentum and safety. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 2,194
- Median age
- 59
- Median household income / week
- $1,092
- Dwelling vacancy
- 22.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 246 of 1,090
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,408
- Employment rate
- 36.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 65 / 10 / 67
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $400
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 48
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 134
- Against the person
- 48
- Against property
- 48
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 61.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 46 residents
- State safety percentile
- 38.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -6%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order53
- Domestic Violence Related Assault47
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment85
- Malicious Damage To Property74
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault45
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
50 public transport stops in this suburb
- Dalmeny Bowling Club, Mort Av
- Mort Av Opp Dalmeny Sporting Club
- Noble Pde After Amhurst St
- Noble Pde At William St
- Princes Hwy At Mort Av
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
145 planning-related records
2026· 14 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure47 TATIARA STREET DALMENY 2546Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)102 CRESSWICK PARADE DALMENY 2546Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure49 COASTAL COURT DALMENY 2546Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)83 CRESSWICK PARADE DALMENY 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure61 COASTAL COURT DALMENY 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 JOCELYN STREET DALMENY 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure41 ATTUNGA STREET DALMENY 2546Additional Information Requested
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)6 JOCELYN STREET DALMENY 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure99 CRESSWICK PARADE DALMENY 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure45 ATTUNGA STREET DALMENY 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool80 CRESSWICK PARADE DALMENY 2546Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport18 COASTAL COURT DALMENY 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation26 MUMMAGA WAY DALMENY 2546Determined
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)65 CRESSWICK PARADE DALMENY 2546Determined
2025· 26 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Driveways and hard stand spaces6 JOCELYN STREET DALMENY 2546Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 LAIDLEY STREET DALMENY 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 ELANORA STREET DALMENY 2546Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support8 POSSUM PLACE DALMENY 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure31 YABBARRA DRIVE DALMENY 2546Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure30 HADDRILL PARADE DALMENY 2546Withdrawn
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 JOCELYN STREET DALMENY 2546Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure99 CRESSWICK PARADE DALMENY 2546Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 ELANORA STREET DALMENY 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)102 CRESSWICK PARADE DALMENY 2546Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17-21 MCMILLAN CRESCENT DALMENY 2546Determined
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)6 JOCELYN STREET DALMENY 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 DULLING STREET DALMENY 2546Determined
August 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Driveways and hard stand spaces6 JOCELYN STREET DALMENY 2546Determined
- Subdivision52-54 CRESSWICK PARADE DALMENY 2546Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 LONSDALE PARADE DALMENY 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 CRESSWICK PARADE DALMENY 2546Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)7 ELANORA STREET DALMENY 2546Determined
June 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 MACULATA CIRCUIT DALMENY 2546Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure21 GOOLARA AVENUE DALMENY 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure29 COASTAL COURT DALMENY 2546Determined
April 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Driveways and hard stand spaces6 JOCELYN STREET DALMENY 2546Operational consent issued
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure24 ATTUNGA STREET DALMENY 2546Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure48 CRESSWICK PARADE DALMENY 2546Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7A MORT AVENUE DALMENY 2546Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 JOCELYN STREET DALMENY 2546Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
48 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Bench (6)
- Bicycle Parking
- Bus stop (6)
- Cresswick Pde at Yabbara DrBus stop
- Dalmeny Bowling Club, Mort AvBus stop
- Mort Av at Cresswick PdeBus stop
- Mort Av opp Cresswick PdeBus stop
- Tatiara St at Elanora StBus stop
- your local cafeCafe
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- George Noble ParkPark
- Rotary ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- See Change Physiotherapyphysiotherapist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 37.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3889th in Australia
- State rank
- 1225th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #183 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #428 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 74%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
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- Bicycle Parkingamenitiesbicycle_parking
- Blue Octopus TakeawayamenitiesUnit 2 1 Noble Parade, Dalmenyfast_food
- Bus stopamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.