Mackay Regional Council
Dingo Beach
Dingo Beach at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
159
Median age 61
The brief
What to know about Dingo Beach.
Dingo Beach (4800) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.
Dingo Beach has roughly 159 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Dingo Beach scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dingo Beach's population at 159, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
159
Median age
61
Family households
66%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$323/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
159
Median age: 61
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Mackay Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
11,201
total offences in 2026 across the Mackay Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dingo Beach.
Local schools for Dingo Beach
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Government School Catchment
Bowen State School
Cannonvale State School
Bowen State High School
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Frequently asked
About Dingo Beach.
- What is the Dingo Beach postcode?
- Dingo Beach is in the 4800 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dingo Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $323.
- What schools are in Dingo Beach?
- There are 11 schools serving Dingo Beach on this page, including Whitsunday Christian College, Bowen State School, St Mary's Catholic School.
- How walkable is Dingo Beach?
- Dingo Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dingo Beach?
- Dingo Beach is close to Cape Gloucester, Hideaway Bay, Erlando Beach, Gregory River, Brisk Bay.
- What is the population of Dingo Beach?
- Dingo Beach has approximately 159 residents. The median age is 61.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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