Dookie, VIC 3646 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Dookie is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3646, home to 333 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Strathbogie local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 187 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$210 /wk
Population333
Median age48
Area70 km²
To CBD187 km
LGAGreater Shepparton

Demographics

Population
333
Median age
48 years
Median household income
$1,317 /week
Median personal income
$713 /week
Median family income
$1,666 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Greater Shepparton
Statistical region (SA4)
Shepparton
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Nicholls
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$210 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,034
Rent share of household income
16%

Schools

  • Dookie Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 2 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 99.4% of the 162 resolvable premises in Dookie. 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: 99.4%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.6%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 18 across postcode 3646 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 14 property offences, 2 violent offences.
  • Wider Greater Shepparton LGA: 14,955 offences per 100,000 residents.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Dookie?

Dookie (VIC 3646) had 333 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Greater Shepparton local government area.

What is the median rent in Dookie?

The median advertised rent in Dookie is $210/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Dookie?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Dookie covering government sectors. Nearest include: Dookie Primary School (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Dookie?

Dookie is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Dookie?

Across postcode 3646, 18 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (14), violent (2). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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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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