Dunedoo, NSW 2844 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Dunedoo is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2844, home to 1,097 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mid-Western local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 279 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,097
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $985 /week
- Median personal income
- $585 /week
- Median family income
- $1,439 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Warrumbungle Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $200 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Dunedoo Central School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 24 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 29 bus stops
- Dunedoo Central School, Merrygoen St
- Dunedoo Pre-School, Merrygoen St
- Bandulla St At Tucklan St
- Tucklan St At Bandulla St
- Tucklan St Opp St Michael's Primary School
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 1 pub or bar
- 6 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 89.6% of the 546 resolvable premises in Dunedoo. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 89.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 10.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 108 across postcode 2844 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 37 theft, 22 violent offences, 22 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dunedoo?
Dunedoo (NSW 2844) had 1,097 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Warrumbungle Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Dunedoo?
The median advertised rent in Dunedoo is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Dunedoo?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Dunedoo covering government sectors. Nearest include: Dunedoo Central School (0 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Dunedoo?
Dunedoo is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (89.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Dunedoo?
Across postcode 2844, 108 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (37), violent (22), other (22). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Dunedoo?
29 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Dunedoo centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 24 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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