Dalmeny, NSW 2546 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Dalmeny is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2546, home to 2,194 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Snowy Monaro local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 280 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,194
- Median age
- 59 years
- Median household income
- $1,092 /week
- Median personal income
- $564 /week
- Median family income
- $1,430 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Eurobodalla
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $330 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,408
- Rent share of household income
- 30%
Schools
- Narooma Public School
- Narooma High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 12 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 22 bus stops
- Noble Pde At William St
- Estia Health Dalmeny, Noble Pde
- Noble Pde After Amhurst St
- Cresswick Pde At Yabbara Dr
- Noble Pde Opp Estia Health Dalmeny
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 restaurant
- 6 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 54.8% of the 1,329 resolvable premises in Dalmeny. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 45.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 54.8%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 523 across postcode 2546 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 179 violent offences, 98 theft, 79 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dalmeny?
Dalmeny (NSW 2546) had 2,194 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 59. It sits within the Eurobodalla local government area.
What is the median rent in Dalmeny?
The median advertised rent in Dalmeny is $330/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Dalmeny?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Dalmeny covering government sectors. Nearest include: Narooma Public School (5.7 km), Narooma High School (7.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Dalmeny?
Dalmeny is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (54.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Dalmeny?
Across postcode 2546, 523 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (179), theft (98), property damage (79). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Dalmeny?
22 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Dalmeny centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 12 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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