Question 1

Is Dunmore a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Dunmore is a semi-rural suburb in the Shellharbour area, with open paddocks, farm properties and pockets of low-density housing that give it a roomy, country-on-the-edge feel. Streets tend to be quieter and more spacious than inner coastal suburbs, and housing leans toward established farmhouses and modest suburban homes on larger blocks. It is a small community of 318 people with a median age of 41 and a typical household income of $2,214 a week (roughly $115,100 a year). Families make up most households, and owner-occupation is high — 89.2% of homes are owned outright or with a mortgage.

Everyday shopping, schools and community facilities are reached in nearby Shellharbour and Albion Park, and straightforward road links connect Dunmore to the coast and the wider Illawarra. Major projects are under way or proposed: a new public hospital is under construction with expanded emergency, elective surgery, rehabilitation, mental health and renal dialysis services, there is a rezoning proposal for a mixed-use precinct and local centre on Dunmore Road, Shellharbour Anglican College has capital funding for new learning facilities, and council is advocating road and rapid transport upgrades. Whether Dunmore suits you depends on how much you value a roomy, semi-rural setting and proximity to these services and projects.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Dunmore?

Accepted Answer

Renting a house in Dunmore at about $850 a week would take roughly 38.4% of a typical local household's weekly income as recorded at the most recent Census, which is a sizeable share of income. For people renting rather than buying, that rent share is the clearest measure here — whether it feels expensive will depend 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 Dunmore a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

The clearest movement in Dunmore over the past year was on houses: median house values rose 16.6%, a strong increase. House rents rose 3.7% in the same period, a modest gain, so capital growth on houses outpaced rental income growth over the year. If rental income or capital growth is your priority, these are the figures that matter; whether that balance suits your goals and circumstances is for you to decide.

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	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	16.6%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	4	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	63	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$850	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	3.7%	N/A

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