Dungog, NSW 2420 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Dungog is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2420, home to 1,983 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Dungog local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 187 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,983
- Median age
- 52 years
- Median household income
- $1,045 /week
- Median personal income
- $582 /week
- Median family income
- $1,351 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Dungog
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 29%
Schools
- Dungog Public School
- Dungog High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 21 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 29 bus stops
- Lord St At Chapman St
- Dungog Public School, Chapman St
- Dungog Court House, Lord St
- Abelard St At Chapman St
- Dungog Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 4 pubs and bars
- 18 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 1 playground
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 62.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 63.4% of the 1,246 resolvable premises in Dungog. 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: 33.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 63.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 2.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 159 across postcode 2420 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 47 theft, 44 violent offences, 20 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dungog?
Dungog (NSW 2420) had 1,983 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Dungog local government area.
What is the median rent in Dungog?
The median advertised rent in Dungog is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Dungog?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Dungog covering government sectors. Nearest include: Dungog Public School (0.3 km), Dungog High School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Dungog?
Dungog is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (63.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Dungog?
Across postcode 2420, 159 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (47), violent (44), other (20). 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 Dungog?
In Dungog, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (62.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Dungog?
31 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Dungog centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 21 bus stops, 2 train 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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