Dapto
NSW 2530 • Rest of NSW
About Dapto
Dapto anchors Wollongong's southwestern residential expansion, about 90 kilometres south of Sydney and 10 kilometres from Wollongong's centre. This suburb of roughly 11,000 residents serves as a retail and service hub for surrounding suburbs, with a train station providing access to the broader Illawarra region.
Families are drawn by affordability - genuine houses at prices that would buy a unit closer to Sydney. The community has a working-class character, with residents who value practical living. Shopping centres serve daily needs, while Wollongong's beaches and facilities are a short drive away. It's not fancy, but it offers honest value for young families trying to establish themselves.
Dapto falls under postcode 2530 and is governed by Wollongong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Shellharbour electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesTEMPORARY CLOSURE AS OF 29/7/07 Byamee Street Dapto 2530 NSW -
Woolworths75-87 Princes Highway Dapto 2530 NSW
Schools
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Dapto High School ICSEA 968Cleveland Rd
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Hayes Park Public School ICSEA 972Kanahooka Rd
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Koonawarra Public School ICSEA 838Byamee St
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Lakelands Public School ICSEA 952Lakelands Drive
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Mount Brown Public School ICSEA 975Mount Brown Rd
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36 Werowi Street
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Dapto Public School ICSEA 1006Sierra Drive
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Kanahooka High School ICSEA 912Thirroul & Roberts Sts
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Dapto, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Dapto by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Dapto Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Dapto" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
139 state housing + 21 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 582
- 2. New Zealand 111
- 3. Scotland 93
- 4. Philippines 73
- 5. North Macedonia 54
- 6. Germany 51
- 7. Italy 47
- 8. Netherlands 43
- 9. Malta 37
- 10. Wales 35
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)