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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
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
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
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: 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.