The Dawn, QLD 4570 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
The Dawn is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4570, home to 604 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Fraser Coast local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 152 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 604
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $1,493 /week
- Median personal income
- $693 /week
- Median family income
- $1,875 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Gympie
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Wide Bay
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Longman
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $305 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,723
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Chatsworth State School
- Two Mile State School
- James Nash State High School
- Victory College (Gympie)
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 cafés
- 17 restaurants
- 12 pubs and bars
- 100 parks and reserves
- 14 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 7 supermarkets
- 19 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 98.8% of the 247 resolvable premises in The Dawn. 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.
- Fibre to the Node: 1.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 98.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 5,183 across the Gympie LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 17% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 2,491 theft, 676 drug offences, 526 break-ins.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of The Dawn?
The Dawn (QLD 4570) had 604 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Gympie local government area.
What is the median rent in The Dawn?
The median advertised rent in The Dawn is $305/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in The Dawn?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near The Dawn covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Chatsworth State School (1.2 km), Two Mile State School (3.2 km), James Nash State High School (4.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in The Dawn?
The Dawn is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is The Dawn?
Across the surrounding area, 5,183 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (2,491), drug offences (676), break-ins (526). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
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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