DAPTO
DAPTO Property Overview
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Dapto High School
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About DAPTO
Dapto is located in Wollongong Region. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 10,954 with a density of 1486 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $850,000, below Sydney average; unit median $703,000, below Sydney average.
Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Dapto High School has 1 Distinguished Achievers.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 7760 per 100,000, 1.17x the NSW average, safety level close to NSW average.
Demographics: English comprises 42.08%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (41.00%) and Scottish (10.50%).
Transport: No train station coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Dapto has a house median of $850,000 and unit median of $703,000. Property prices are significantly below Sydney median, suitable for first home buyers.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Dapto has a crime rate of 7760 per 100,000, which is 1.17x the NSW average (6635). Close to NSW average, moderate safety.
Government schools: Dapto High School, 2024 HSC results: 1 Distinguished Achievers.
According to ABS 2021 Census, Dapto has a population of 10,954, with Chinese comprising 0.90%. Lower Chinese proportion, suitable for families seeking integration into local community. Main ethnic groups: English (42.08%), Aust (41.00%), Scottish (10.50%), Irish (9.63%), Aust_Abor (4.74%).
Dapto is approximately 95.3km from Sydney CBD, about 89 minutes by car or 110 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.