Dum Dum, NSW 2484 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Dum Dum is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2484, home to 125 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Kyogle local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 642 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 125
- Median age
- 59 years
- Median household income
- $1,771 /week
- Median personal income
- $657 /week
- Median family income
- $1,800 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Tweed
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Richmond
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $380 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,820
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Uki Public School
- Stokers Siding Public School
- Wollumbin High School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 1 bus stop
- Kyogle Rd Opp 839
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 71.7% of the 53 resolvable premises in Dum Dum. 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: 71.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 28.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,020 across postcode 2484 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 236 theft, 228 violent offences, 164 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dum Dum?
Dum Dum (NSW 2484) had 125 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 59. It sits within the Tweed local government area.
What is the median rent in Dum Dum?
The median advertised rent in Dum Dum is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Dum Dum?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Dum Dum covering government sectors. Nearest include: Uki Public School (4.5 km), Stokers Siding Public School (4.6 km), Wollumbin High School (5.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Dum Dum?
Dum Dum is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (71.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Dum Dum?
Across postcode 2484, 1,020 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (236), violent (228), property damage (164). 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 Dum Dum?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Dum Dum 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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