Located in New South Wales, Dalwood sits 188 km from Sydney CBD, around 2 hours 15 minutes by car. The locality has 111 residents, a median age of 39, and a median household income of $136,500 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the top 40% nationally. The locality grew 4.7% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $380 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $3,000. Dalwood is characterised by no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
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Median House Price
Q4 2025Dalwood's house market is moving lower: the median sale price reached $1.35 million in the December 2025 quarter, roughly 31% below where it sat a year earlier. That said, only seven sales settled in the quarter, so the median is a noisy signal — treat it as a direction rather than a level. Zoom out: prices have climbed roughly 32% over the past decade — 2.8% per year on average.
$1,350,000
Based on 7 recorded sales in the quarter.
Rental Market
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- 3-bed houses
- $635/wk
- 18 bonds
- +41% since 2021
- 2-bed units
- $480/wk
- 11 bonds
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies across postcode 2335 (NSW publishes bonds by postcode, which can cover several suburbs). Change since 2021 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 202578 Severely unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 38% of its income on the median rent in postcode 2335.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Serious Road Crashes
2021–2025No crash in Dalwood killed anyone or put anyone in hospital in 2021–2025.
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Council Flood Studies
Singleton Council has published 4 flood studies on the NSW Flood Data Portal. The mapped flood areas are in those studies; SuburbScan does not hold them.
Schools
Walkability
Dalwood is very car-dependent on foot — at 10/100, nearly all errands require a car.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Dalwood.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 40
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Singleton: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Dalwood is home to 111 residents, with a median age of 39, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $136,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
111
Median Age
39
Median Household Income
$136,500/yr
Census Median Rent
$380/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$3,000/mo
Avg Household Size
3.5
Median Personal Income
$42,120/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
13.8%
Total Dwellings
29
Owner-Occupier Rate
90.0%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
14.5%
Mortgage Stress
26.4%
Work From Home
22.2%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 91.0%
- English Spoken at Home
- 94.6%
- Employment Rate
- 69.4%
- Completed Year 12
- 35.1%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,287 a year through Singleton based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 100%
- Environmental 2%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Singleton
In the year to August 2026, 121 new dwellings were approved across Singleton. That mix is 100 houses and 21 units. Approvals are up 46.2% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Land Council
Aboriginal land in this area is administered by the Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council.
Local Aboriginal Land Councils are statutory bodies under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, responsible for land claims and land management for their members. Their boundaries are administrative and are not a statement of whose Country this is. NSW does not publish a register of Aboriginal parties by area — they are registered for each project.
Air Quality
This station does not measure fine particles (PM2.5).
PM10 averaged 19.5 µg/m³. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 6.
From the Singleton South monitoring station, 19.8 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Paterson (Tocal AWS), 16.6 kmHigh rainfall — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 65 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 40.9 km
- Annual rainfall
- 996 mm
- 89 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 30.0°C
- 20 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 7.1°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 2335, 25 of 8,193 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.5% (204 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.8%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 2335, 2,434 rooftop-solar systems totalling 19.8 MW have been installed since 2001, against 2,964 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 247 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $600,000.
Off-the-plan or contracted-build value cap is $750,000 (vs $600,000 for completed new homes). Stamp duty concessions are a separate scheme (First Home Buyers Assistance).
Mortgage repayments
Q4-2025 median7 mortgage brokers are registered in postcode 2335.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Revenue NSW
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $600,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with Revenue NSW.
At $1,350,000 this is $750,000 above the $600,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Revenue NSW.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Dan Repacholi Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dan Repacholi | 59.5% | 40.5% | +4.7 |
| 2022 | Dan Repacholi | 54.0% | 46.0% | -1.1 |
| 2019 | Joel Fitzgibbon | 53.0% | 47.0% | +9.5 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Dave Layzell The Nationals
Next state election: 13 March 2027.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dave Layzell NP | 53.8% |
| 2019 | Michael Johnsen NP | 52.6% |
| 2015 | Michael Johnsen NP | 52.2% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: © State of New South Wales through the NSW Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0, adapted.
Looking at a specific address in Dalwood?
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Dalwood
What natural hazards affect Dalwood?
Dalwood has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Dalwood?
Dalwood, NSW had a population of 111 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Dalwood, NSW?
The postcode for Dalwood, NSW is 2335.
How far is Dalwood from Sydney?
Dalwood is 188 km from Sydney CBD by road, about 134 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Dalwood?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Dalwood was $136,500 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Dalwood?
There are too few current rental listings in Dalwood for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $380, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Dalwood?
The median age of residents in Dalwood was 39 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Dalwood walkable?
Dalwood scores 10/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Dalwood?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Dalwood, Paterson (Tocal AWS) (16.6 km away), summer days average 30°C, winter nights 7.1°C, 996 mm of rain a year over 89 rainy days, and 20 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
What is the median house price in Dalwood?
The median sale price for houses in Dalwood was $1,350,000 in the Q4 2025 quarter, based on 7 recorded sales.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Dalwood?
First-home buyers in NSW may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $600,000. The grant is administered by Revenue NSW; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Dalwood belong to?
Dalwood sits within the Singleton local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Dalwood?
The average residential rates bill through Singleton is $1,287 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Dalwood?
Across Singleton, 121 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 46.2% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Dalwood in?
Dalwood sits within the federal Division of Hunter, currently held by Dan Repacholi (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Q4 2025
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2023
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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