Dombarton, NSW 2530 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Dombarton is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2530, home to 130 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Wollongong local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 77 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 130
- Median age
- 54 years
- Median household income
- $2,094 /week
- Median personal income
- $752 /week
- Median family income
- $2,218 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- 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
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Dapto Public School
- Dapto High School
- Mount Kembla Public School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 3 bus stops
- Sheaffes Rd Turnaround
- Neeson Rd At Saddleback Cres
- Sheaffes Rd Before Neeson Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 6 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
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), 17.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 33 resolvable premises in Dombarton. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dombarton?
Dombarton (NSW 2530) had 130 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 54. It sits within the Wollongong local government area.
What is the median rent in Dombarton?
The median advertised rent in Dombarton is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Dombarton?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Dombarton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Dapto Public School (4.4 km), Dapto High School (5.1 km), Mount Kembla Public School (5.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Dombarton?
Dombarton is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Dombarton?
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 Dombarton?
In Dombarton, 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 (17.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Dombarton?
3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Dombarton centroid. 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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