Dangar Island, NSW 2083 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Dangar Island is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2083, home to 313 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Central Coast (NSW) local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 38 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 313
- Median age
- 56 years
- Median household income
- $1,857 /week
- Median personal income
- $936 /week
- Median family income
- $2,625 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Hornsby
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Robertson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $420 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,134
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Brooklyn Public School
- Umina Beach Public School
- Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 ferry stop
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 3 ferry stops, 2 bus stops
- Dangar Island Wharf
- Brooklyn Wharf
- Hawkesbury River Station, Platform 1
- Hawkesbury River Station, Dangar Rd
- Hawkesbury River Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 5 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 6 parks and reserves
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 37.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 100.0% of the 226 resolvable premises in Dangar Island. 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 Node: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 102 across postcode 2083 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 26 vehicle theft, 19 violent offences, 18 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dangar Island?
Dangar Island (NSW 2083) had 313 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the Hornsby local government area.
What is the median rent in Dangar Island?
The median advertised rent in Dangar Island is $420/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Dangar Island?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Dangar Island covering government sectors. Nearest include: Brooklyn Public School (2.5 km), Umina Beach Public School (7.1 km), Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus (7.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Dangar Island?
Dangar Island is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Dangar Island?
Across postcode 2083, 102 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were vehicle theft (26), violent (19), other (18). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Dangar Island?
In Dangar Island, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (37.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Dangar Island?
7 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Dangar Island centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 ferry stop. 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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