Dalgety NSW

Postcode 2628 · Snowy Monaro Regional LGA

Dalgety is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Snowy Monaro Regional local government area (postcode 2628). With a population of 252, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 48. Households earn a median income of $72K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are managers, technicians & trades, labourers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Dalgety is $325,000, having dropped significantly 35% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $405. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,192.

Public transport access includes 8 bus stops. The crime rate in the Snowy Monaro Regional LGA is below average at 2,178 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Dalgety offers a gross rental yield of 6.5%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($325K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 4.5x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -35.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield6.5% High Yield
Price vs State$325K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability4.5x Affordable
Price Momentum-35.0% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education5/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$325K
-35% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$250
POPULATION
252
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age48
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,375
Personal Income /wk$818
Mortgage /mth$1,192
CRIME (Snowy Monaro Regional LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)2,178
Total Incidents482
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops8
Data: 2025