Dapto, NSW 2530 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Dapto is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2530, home to 10,954 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wollongong local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 82 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 10,954
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,475 /week
- Median personal income
- $686 /week
- Median family income
- $1,774 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Wollongong
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Illawarra
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Whitlam
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,880
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
Schools
- Dapto High School
- Lakelands Public School
- Dapto Public School
- Kanahooka High School
- Mount Brown Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 24 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 3 train stops, 98 bus stops
- Marshall St Before Cleveland Rd
- Princes Hwy At Cleveland Rd
- Princes Hwy Opp TAFE Illawarra Institute Of Technology
- Marshall St At Cleveland Rd
- Dapto Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 7 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 38 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 7 supermarkets
- 18 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 21.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 5,509 resolvable premises in Dapto. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,532 across postcode 2530 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 406 violent offences, 352 theft, 175 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dapto?
Dapto (NSW 2530) had 10,954 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Wollongong local government area.
What is the median rent in Dapto?
The median advertised rent in Dapto is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Dapto?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Dapto covering government sectors. Nearest include: Dapto High School (0.3 km), Lakelands Public School (0.8 km), Dapto Public School (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Dapto?
Dapto is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Dapto?
Across postcode 2530, 1,532 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (406), theft (352), property damage (175). 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 Dapto?
In Dapto, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (21.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Dapto?
101 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Dapto centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 24 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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