Dunedoo
NSWDunedoo is a growing suburb in NSW with 1,097 residents.
- SAL code
- 11319
- SA2
- 103031074
- Population
- 1,097
- LGA
- Warrumbungle
Dunedoo, NSW had 1,097 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 4.9% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 65-74 years, and the median age sits at 51. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $1,083 a month. Around 73.3% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned outright at 51.7%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 97.3% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 6 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?1,097
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+4.9%
3yr: +2.7% · 10yr: +9.6%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$985/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
51
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?4/10
SA2 · middle-range
Unemployment
?2.7%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Schools
1
1 primary, 1 secondary
Hospitals
?1
Within suburb
Childcare services
?1
in suburb
Parks & green space
?6
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?1
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
?0
Warrumbungle · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from NSW police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Mudgee Surrounds - West (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Dunedoo suburb alone is ~1,097 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 9,827 to 11,482 over 24 years, averaging 0.7% per year.
Schools
1 in suburbGovernment school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Dunedoo CS76.4%
- Mendooran CS 11.7%
- Gulgong PS 5.5%
- Ballimore PS 4.3%
- Wellington PS 1.3%
- Coolah CS 0.7%
Secondary
Dunedoo CS76.4%
- Mendooran CS 11.7%
- Gulgong HS 5.5%
- Dubbo Snr 4.3%
- Dubbo South 4.3%
- Wellington HS 1.3%
- Coolah CS 0.7%
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Almost entirely detached houses (97.3%), owner-occupied (73%), built for families (42% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
5 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| RU1 | ZoneRural | 91.0% | 1359.96 km² |
| C1 | ZoneEnvironmental | 7.0% | 105.03 km² |
| RU3 | ZoneRural | 1.6% | 24.38 km² |
| SP2 | ZoneSpecial use | 0.2% | 2.70 km² |
| R1 | ZoneResidential | 0.1% | 1.89 km² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.