Dungog Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Dungog is a locality approximately 170 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Dungog is 2420, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Dungog has a population of 1,983 (971 males, 1,009 females). The median age is 52 years.
The median weekly household income in Dungog is $1,045, with a median personal income of $582 per week.
The median weekly rent is $300 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.
In terms of birthplace, 98% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Germany (9), Scotland (7), and New Zealand (6).
94.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 0.8% speak another language.
The employment rate in Dungog shows 772 people employed (395 full-time, 304 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.6%.
The most common occupations are technicians & trades (83), professionals (78), and community & personal service (68).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Dungog has an IRSAD score of 899 placing it in decile 2 (highly disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Dungog covers an area of 5.5 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 361 persons per km².
Statistically, Dungog sits within the Great Lakes area, part of the broader Mid North Coast region. It falls under the Dungog local government area.
The federal electorate for Dungog is Lyne (Rural).
Dungog Details
| Postcode | 2420 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 1,983 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,045/week |
| Median Personal Income | $582/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 5.5 km² |
| Population Density | 361/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 855 |
| Completed Year 12 | 26.4% |
| Australian Citizens | 95.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 196 (9.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (highly disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -32.4047 |
| Longitude | 151.7524 |
| Distance from Sydney | 170 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mid North Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Great Lakes |
| Local Government | Dungog |
| Federal Electorate | Lyne |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 298 (15.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 193 (9.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 325 (16.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 523 (26.4%) |
| 65+ years | 647 (32.6%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 223 (11.3%) |
| Arthritis | 132 (6.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 95 (4.8%) |
| Diabetes | 92 (4.6%) |
| Asthma | 86 (4.3%) |
| Cancer | 56 (2.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 54 (2.7%) |
| Dementia | 20 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 48 (5.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 363 (42.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 300 (35.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 144 (16.8%) |