Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Dungog, NSW

43 suburbs in Dungog council area · Population ~10,102 · 4,029 dwellings · 2,250 km²

Dungog Council Average R-Score 44 / 100 — top suburb in Dungog scores 80/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

Conditions here are neither running hot nor cold. The detail below shows which indicators are doing the work.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Dungog80

Highest R-Score out of 43 suburbs in Dungog

Dungog council average44

Across 19 scored suburbs in Dungog

Suburb medians in Dungog range from $330,000 to $2,650,000.

3-year population movement: +3.8%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.5% of stock (~58 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (19%), Education and Training (12%), Retail Trade (9%), Accommodation and Food Services (8%).

Typical suburb median price$855,000

Across 43 suburbs in Dungog (Sept 2026) · ~240 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.2%

Median asking rent ~$580/wk · Vacancy 7.7%.

Top suburb R-Score in Dungog80/100

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Dungog (NSW) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Dungog

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Dungog (New South Wales).

Is Dungog (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Dungog (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 44/100 across 43 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 80/100. Across Dungog, the typical suburb median price is $855,000, median weekly rent is $580/wk, gross rental yield is 3.2%, and vacancy sits at 7.7%.

Which suburbs in Dungog have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Dungog (NSW) are Gresford (80/100, median $615,000), Vacy (65/100, median $1,950,000), Paterson (57/100, median $950,000), Martins Creek (56/100, median $615,000), Clarence Town (55/100, median $924,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Dungog?

Across Dungog (NSW), the median suburb property price is $855,000, median asking rent is $580/wk, and median gross yield is 3.2%, with homes averaging 240 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Dungog include Gresford (4.7%), Clarence Town (4.1%), Wallarobba (3.9%).

What are the demographics and size of the Dungog council area?

Dungog is a Local Government Area in New South Wales with an ABS estimated resident population of 10,102, approximately 4,029 dwellings, covering 2,250 sq km.

What are the best streets in Dungog (NSW)?

Every street across all 43 suburbs in Dungog is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.