Dunedoo, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Dunedoo NSW is 1,097 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dunedoo is $585 per week ($30,420 per year). Median rent in Dunedoo is $200 per week ($867 per month). Dunedoo has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Dunedoo has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dunedoo is England. The most common religion is Anglican (30.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Malayalam. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dunedoo is $1,083.

There were 25 recorded offences in Dunedoo in 2025-26, a rate of 23 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (12 offences).

Population
1,097
Census 2021
Median income
$585/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$200/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
51years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Dunedoo vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Dunedoo is $585 a week, 24% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,802nd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $200 a week, $185 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 20.3% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 51, 8 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureDunedooTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$585/wk$765/wk −24%$766/wk
Household income$985/wk$1,704/wk −42%$1,637/wk
Rent$200/wk$385/wk −48%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,083/mo$1,965/mo −45%$1,733/mo
Median age5143 +8 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.3%22.6% −2.3 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Dunedoo, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Dunedoo Population

1,097 residents at the 2021 Census.

Dunedoo Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$585/wk
$30,420 per year
Ranked 7,297 of 14,663
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
Ranked 7,374 of 14,663
Median Age
51years
13 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Dunedoo Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $985/wk
Median rent $200/wk
Rent to income 20.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Dunedoo against your income

About $4,268 a month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $785/wk
Rent share 20.3%

Dunedoo Map

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People in Dunedoo

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (543) Female 50.5% (555)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
1,097 people · 1495.1 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,439
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
1.4%
New Zealand
1.0%
India
0.7%
Philippines
0.6%
Greece
0.5%
United States of America
0.5%
Canada
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Malayalam
0.7%
Greek
0.3%
Tagalog
0.3%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
43.9%
English
40.9%
Irish
11.1%
Scottish
7.7%
Australian Aboriginal
6.5%
German
2.8%
Dutch
1.4%
Maori
1.0%
Italian
0.8%
Maltese
0.6%
Filipino
0.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Anglican
30.6%
Catholic
25.3%
No religion
22.8%
Not stated
11.3%
Presbyterian and Reformed
4.4%
Uniting Church
2.6%
SB OSB NRA OSB
0.6%
Pentecostal
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

8.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
46.8% 433
Separated
3.0% 28
Divorced
9.6% 89
Widowed
8.9% 82
Never married
31.7% 294

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
37.1%
Couple: children under 15
36.0%
Couple: no children under 15
11.6%
One parent: children under 15
10.1%
One parent: no children under 15
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
35.7%
2 persons
39.2%
3 persons
10.2%
4 persons
7.1%
5 persons
5.5%
6+ persons
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Dunedoo

Housing Tenure

Of the 451 occupied private dwellings in Dunedoo at the 2021 Census, 25.1% were rented, 48.3% owned outright and 20.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
4.7% 21 dwellings
Owned outright
48.3% 218 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
20.2% 91 dwellings
Rented
25.1% 113 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
3.5% 16 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.3%
2 bedrooms
14.9%
3 bedrooms
42.3%
4 bedrooms
28.7%
5 bedrooms
8.1%
6+ bedrooms
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.7%
$300-$449/mo
6.2%
$450-$599/mo
8.6%
$600-$799/mo
11.1%
$800-$999/mo
14.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
27.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
8.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
11.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.3%
1 vehicle
36.2%
2 vehicles
33.3%
3 vehicles
13.6%
4+ vehicles
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Dunedoo

Employment

Employed full-time
32.0% 252 people
Employed part-time
15.6% 123 people
Unemployed
3.4% 27 people
Not in labour force
49.0% 386 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Managers
27.4%
Professionals
17.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.9%
Community & Personal Service
11.9%
Labourers
11.5%
Clerical & Administrative
9.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.7%
Sales Workers
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$1-$149/wk
2.2%
$150-$299/wk
2.0%
$300-$399/wk
2.5%
$400-$499/wk
14.8%
$500-$649/wk
7.4%
$650-$799/wk
11.4%
$800-$999/wk
8.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.5%
$4,000+/wk
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.4%
$1-$149/wk
2.8%
$150-$299/wk
6.9%
$300-$399/wk
8.9%
$400-$499/wk
6.9%
$500-$649/wk
5.5%
$650-$799/wk
7.6%
$800-$999/wk
13.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.5%
$3,500+/wk
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.4%
Walked only
12.2%
Did not go to work
7.6%
Car (passenger)
5.5%
Truck
1.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
48.6%
Bachelor Degree
22.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.0%
Certificate I/II
4.9%
Postgraduate Degree
4.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
18.8%
Agriculture & Environment
17.1%
Education
16.3%
Health
11.8%
Engineering
11.4%
Society & Culture
9.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.1%
Architecture & Building
6.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.6%
Creative Arts
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
31.4%
Primary: Government
26.9%
Pre-school
18.9%
Primary: Catholic
11.4%
Vocational Education
8.0%
Secondary: Catholic
1.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
83.0%
Has need for assistance
7.3%
Need for assistance not stated
10.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
81
Mental health
75
Heart disease
59
Asthma
49
Lung condition
44
Diabetes
35
Cancer
32
Kidney disease
31
Stroke
19

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.8% 121
Did not provide
85.2% 698

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
27.3% 228
Not a volunteer
72.7% 607

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.4% 20
Never served
97.6% 807

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
23.7%
1 child
10.4%
2 children
24.5%
3 children
23.7%
4 children
14.3%
5+ children
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
5
1961: 1970
11
1971: 1980
4
1981: 1990
3
1991: 2000
4
2001: 2010
11
2011: 2015
5
2019
6
2021
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

12.9%
moved in the last year
30.3%
moved in the last 5 years
4.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
48.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
854
Moved: same area (SA2)
58
Moved from NSW
48
Moved from overseas
12
Moved from QLD
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.2%
5: 14 hours
26.2%
15: 29 hours
13.4%
30+ hours
12.8%
Did not do domestic work
29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
82.0%
Step family: no other children
12.4%
Blended family: no other children
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Dunedoo Crime Statistics

25 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
12
Other Against Property
5
Property Damage
4
Assault
2
Weapons
2

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dunedoo

What is the population of Dunedoo NSW?

The population of Dunedoo NSW is 1,097 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km². Dunedoo is ranked #3,833 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dunedoo?

The median personal income in Dunedoo NSW is $585 per week, or $30,420 per year. The median household income is $985 per week. Family income is $1,439 per week. Dunedoo is ranked #7,297 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dunedoo?

Median rent in Dunedoo NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month). Rent represents 20.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Dunedoo ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dunedoo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dunedoo NSW is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dunedoo?

The median age in Dunedoo NSW is 51 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dunedoo a good suburb to live in?

Dunedoo is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,097. The median income is $585/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11319. All dollar figures in AUD.