Moving to Dunbogan NSW 2443
What the official numbers say about living in Dunbogan — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $370 a week, against a median household income of $947 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Dunbogan grew 6% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (962 → 1,020 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea; most spoken languages besides English: German, French.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Dunbogan scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (76% of workers), while 22% work from home.
Nearest train station: Kendall, 10.6 km west.
Nearest airport: Port Macquarie Airport, 24.6 km north.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 289 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 3 schools · 17 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 10 parks · 4 beaches — see them all on the Dunbogan profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Laurieton Public School 1.8 km · North Haven Public School 2.2 km · Saint Josephs Catholic Primary School 2.5 km
Groceries: Coles 2 km
Parks and reserves: Wallace Reserve 650 m · Dunbogan Reserve 900 m · Park 1.4 km · Ostler Park 1.5 km · Laurieton United Servicemens Club Marina Reserve 1.7 km · Apex Park 1.8 km · Wall Reserve 1.8 km · Trevor's Corner Reserve 1.9 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Dunbogan, most often seen first: Australian Pelican · Rainbow Lorikeet · Crested Tern · Little Wattlebird · Scaly-breasted Lorikeet · Lewin's Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Dunbogan, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunbogan here | 1,020 | — | 2/10 | 57% |
| North Haven | 1,619 | — | 1/10 | 65% |
| Laurieton | 2,012 | — | 1/10 | 59% |
| West Haven | 1,139 | — | 2/10 | 55% |
| Lakewood | 1,249 | — | 3/10 | 64% |
| Bonny Hills | 3,045 | — | 6/10 | 78% |
| Kew | 1,761 | — | 3/10 | 54% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Port Macquarie-Hastings — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Lyne — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2443 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Dunbogan profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $370 a week.
The population grew 6% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 962 people to 1,020. It sits about 289 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Port Macquarie-Hastings council, and the federal seat is Lyne.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Dunbogan vs North Haven · Dunbogan vs Laurieton.
Nearby guides: North Haven · Laurieton · West Haven · Lakewood · Bonny Hills · Kew.
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