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New South Wales · Postcode 2539
Dolphin Point postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 184 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Dolphin Point at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Dolphin Point vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Dolphin Point | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,488 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $420 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 47 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Dolphin Point is a locality 184 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2539. It falls within the Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven region. The local government area is Shoalhaven.
According to the 2021 Census, Dolphin Point has a population of 354 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,488, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.
Housing in Dolphin Point includes a median weekly rent of $420, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 134 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 86.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Dolphin Point scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Dolphin Point is part of the Shoalhaven statistical area in New South Wales.
Dolphin Point details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2539 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 354 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,488/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $734/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $420 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Population Density | 238/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 134 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -35.4013927 |
| Longitude | 150.444282 |
| Distance from Sydney | 184 km |
| Region (SA4) | Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven |
| Area (SA3) | Shoalhaven |
| Local Government | Shoalhaven |
| Federal Electorate | Gilmore |
| State Electorate | South Coast |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 58 (16.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 29 (8.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 80 (22.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 100 (28.2%) |
| 65+ years | 82 (23.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 42 (11.9%) |
| Asthma | 25 (7.1%) |
| Diabetes | 16 (4.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 14 (4.0%) |
| Cancer | 13 (3.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 8 (2.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 43 (34.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 62 (50.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 19 (15.3%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.