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Dunedoo

NSW 2844 · Warrumbungle Shire

1,097 (2021)1,138 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Warrumbungle Shire local government area (est. 8,883 residents)

41
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

1,097
Population
$400K
Median house (2025)
32
Safety score
64
Transport score

Dunedoo is a moderate growth suburb in Warrumbungle Shire, NSW 2844, about 271km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $400K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 238km inland. Dunedoo has an overall score of 41/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 32/100.

271.1 km
To Sydney CBD
237.8 km
To coast
$450/wk
Median rent (house)
8.9 km
To nearest station

Demographics

1,097
Population
51
Median age
2.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Warrumbungle Shire LGA population (est. 2025)8,883
Median household income (weekly)$985
vs NSW median-46.8%
Bachelor degree or higher20.3%
Born in Australia83.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse433 / 0 / 12

Top countries of birth: England (1.37%), New Zealand (1%), India (0.73%), Philippines (0.64%), Greece (0.46%)

Top languages: Malayalam (0.73%), Greek (0.27%), Tagalog (0.27%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$400K
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$450 / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)5.9%
Days on market (house)24 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

32
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

5
Break & enter dwelling456/100k
3
Steal from dwelling273/100k
4
Motor vehicle theft365/100k
6
Domestic assault547/100k
1
Robbery91/100k
5
Non-domestic assault456/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 117 (all categories, latest year)10,666 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

8

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

2
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 936 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 973
  • Dunedoo Central SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 898

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

64
2Train
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationDunedoo Coach Stop (8.9 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

32.5°C
Summer max
16.0°C
Winter max
580mm
Rainfall/yr
7.8h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
33 in suburbCafes/Rest.
33 in suburbParks
33 in suburbPlaygrounds
22 in suburbPools
22 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
00 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
1111 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalDunedoo Multi-Purpose Service (9.0 km)
Nearest vet42.9 km
Nearest airportTamworth (180.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

50

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

2
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
11
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

28

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

3
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

43

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

89

Entertainment paradise

A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents2.73

Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

57

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

1
Preschool / Kinder
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.91

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.92%
Projected population 20411,213
Projected households 2041506

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Dunedoo

Is Dunedoo safe?

Dunedoo has a residential safety score of 32/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 10,666 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Dunedoo?

In Dunedoo, the median house price is $400K. Median weekly house rent is $450.

How far is Dunedoo from Sydney CBD?

Dunedoo is about 271.1 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Dunedoo?

Dunedoo has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 936 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Dunedoo?

Dunedoo has a transport score of 64/100, including 2 train stations.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.