Dunoon
NSW 2480 · Lismore
840 (2021) → 861 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Lismore local government area (est. 43,953 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Dunoon is a stable suburb in Lismore, NSW 2480, about 613km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $968K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 25km inland. Dunoon has an overall score of 23/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 88/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.21%), New Zealand (1.43%), South Africa (1.07%), Germany (0.71%), France (0.48%)
Top languages: Punjabi (1.07%), Spanish (1.07%), German (0.6%), Thai (0.6%), French (0.48%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1028 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Dunoon Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1032
Nearby (within 10km)
- Dorroughby Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 2.9km
- Whian Whian Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1062
- The Channon Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1046
- Corndale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 996
- Rosebank Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 1001
- Modanville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 1030
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Dunoon
Is Dunoon safe?
Dunoon has a residential safety score of 88/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,881 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Dunoon?
In Dunoon, the median house price is $968K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Dunoon from Sydney CBD?
Dunoon is about 612.7 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Dunoon?
Dunoon has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1032 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Dunoon?
Dunoon has a transport score of 0/100.