Question 1

Is Dalmeny a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Dalmeny is a relaxed seaside village on the NSW South Coast near Narooma, framed by long sandy beaches, rocky headlands and coastal heath. The suburb is mostly low-rise with single-family homes, beach houses and holiday rentals set among native eucalypts, and a small local centre that meets everyday needs. Surf, rock fishing and bushwalking are regular pursuits, and the nearby Princes Highway gives easy access to neighbouring coastal towns and the region’s parks and waterways. The overview describes a place that suits families, retirees and holidaymakers alike.

It is a small community of 2,194 people with a median age of 59, and housing is largely owner-occupied — about four in five households own their home, while roughly one in five are rented. A council-led land release masterplan and development control plan is under way, and local civic works include an oval playing-field upgrade, hall accessibility improvements and foreshore protection around Mummaga Lake. Whether Dalmeny suits you will depend on whether an older, settled seaside village with those amenities and projects fits what you want.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Dalmeny?

Accepted Answer

Buying in Dalmeny sits well above what local households earned at the last Census: the median house price of $885,000 is about 15.6 times a typical local annual household income.

Renting is also a sizeable cost. A house rent of $605 a week would take roughly 55% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a large share of income. If you are renting rather than buying, that rent share is the number that matters and whether it feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Dalmeny a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Dalmeny climbed 7.3% over the past 12 months, a solid rise, while house rents fell 5.5% over the same period.

For someone weighing Dalmeny up as an investment, the value figure speaks to capital growth and the rent figure to rental income. In the last year house prices increased while the rent those houses earned declined, and whether that balance suits you depends on your own priorities and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$885K	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	7.3%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	13	1
Median days on market Past 12 months	73	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$605	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	-5.5%	N/A

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