NSW · Tweed Council
Dulguigan, 2484
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Suburb profile
Dulguigan is a welcoming smaller community in Tweed, with a settled community character. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
Population
- Population
- 143
- Median age
- 53
- Median household income / week
- $2,150
- Dwelling vacancy
- 25%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 12 of 48
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 55.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 6 / 0 / 0
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)
- $510
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $790
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 75
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)
- 9
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 62.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 72 residents
- State safety percentile
- 41.6th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions140
- Fraud65
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment80
- Malicious Damage To Property129
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault81
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
16 public transport stops in this suburb
- 604 Dulguigan Rd
- 643 Dulguigan Rd
- Dulguigan Rd At Boyds Lane
- Dulguigan Rd Opp 604
- Hoop Pine Rd After Boyds Lane
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).
13 planning-related records
2025· 2 proposals
October 2025
- Subdivision133 DULGUIGAN ROAD DULGUIGAN 2484Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure710 DULGUIGAN ROAD DULGUIGAN 2484Determined
2024· 3 proposals
October 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool133 DULGUIGAN ROAD DULGUIGAN 2484Determined
July 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool9 WEDGETAIL COURT DULGUIGAN 2484Determined
April 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool9 WEDGETAIL COURT DULGUIGAN 2484Determined
2023· 3 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 WEDGETAIL COURT DULGUIGAN 2484Determined
September 2023
- Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development; Earthworks / change in levels257 DULGUIGAN ROAD DULGUIGAN 2484Withdrawn
April 2023
- Dwelling; Alterations and additions to residential development42 BETHONGABEL COURT DULGUIGAN 2484Determined
2022· 2 proposals
June 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs13 WEDGETAIL COURT DULGUIGAN 2484Determined
April 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing69 DULGUIGAN ROAD DULGUIGAN 2484Determined
2021· 3 proposals
December 2021
- DemolitionPOLLARDS ROAD DULGUIGAN 2484Determined
June 2021
- Demolition710 DULGUIGAN ROAD DULGUIGAN 2484Determined
March 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing96 DULGUIGAN ROAD DULGUIGAN 2484Determined
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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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
- Overlay applies
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
Recent changes
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime140
- Fraudcrime65
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime80
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime129
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime81
- 604 Dulguigan Rdtransport
- 643 Dulguigan Rdtransport
- Dulguigan Rd At Boyds Lanetransport
- Dulguigan Rd Opp 604transport
- Hoop Pine Rd After Boyds Lanetransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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